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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Mood Disorders

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 November 2008

Thomas D. Meyer*
Affiliation:
Newcastle University, UK
Jan Scott*
Affiliation:
Newcastle University, UK
*
Reprint requests to Thomas D. Meyer or Jan Scott, University Department of Psychiatry, Leazes Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP, UK. E-mail: thomas.meyer@newcastle.ac.uk or jan.scott@newcastle.ac.uk
Reprint requests to Thomas D. Meyer or Jan Scott, University Department of Psychiatry, Leazes Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP, UK. E-mail: thomas.meyer@newcastle.ac.uk or jan.scott@newcastle.ac.uk

Abstract

This paper provides a selected review of recent studies highlighting key aspects of mood disorders research. Cognitive models and clinical trials of cognitive therapy of depression are evolving and adapting to increase applicability to the spectrum of depressive symptoms and syndromes experienced by clients, as well exploring beyond acute phase treatment to relapse prevention. In contrast, cognitive models of bipolar disorders and the effectiveness of the therapy are unclear and there are more questions than answers for researchers in this area.

Type
Treatment Applications
Copyright
Copyright © British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies 2008

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