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In addition to medication, psychosocial treatments – including certain types of psychotherapy (therapy or “talk”) – a very helpful consulting support, training and family for people with bipolar disorder. Studies have shown that psychosocial treatment of bipolar disorder can lead to more stable moods, fewer hospitalizations, and improve the functioning of some areas. Psychologist, social worker or counselor is usually these therapies and often works with a psychiatrist to monitor the progress of the patient. Quantity, frequency and type of sessions should be based on individual treatment needs of each person.

Psychosocial interventions commonly used to treat bipolar disorder are:

CBT

Psychoeducation

Family Therapy

Social and interpersonal therapy (new technologies).

Researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to examine how these interventions compared with each other when they presented for medical treatment for bipolar disorder. More detailed information on each of psychosocial care are as follows:

The cognitive-behavioral therapy helps people with bipolar disorder learn to change inappropriate behavior or negative attitudes associated with the disease.

Psychoeducation involves teaching people with bipolar disorder about the illness and treatment, and how to recognize signs of relapse so that early intervention may be required before large-scale episodes of illness occur. Psychoeducation can also help family members.

Family therapy uses strategies to reduce stress in families that can contribute to or cause symptoms.

Social and interpersonal therapy helps people with bipolar disorder both to improve interpersonal relationships and to organize their daily routine. Routine and regular sleep schedule may help protect against manic episodes.

As for drugs, it is important that psychosocial treatments for bipolar make the most of a strategy for the treatment of bipolar disorder.

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