
Interpersonal Psychotherapy Of Depression
Basic Books (Publisher)
Published on 18. July 1984
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-0-465-03396-6 (ISBN)
Description
Reflecting the new and exciting trends in the treatment of psychiatric patients, this book presents a model of IPT for clinically depressed patients. Gerald L. Klerman, whose research on depression has made him world renowned, and Myrna M. Weissman, who has written, with Eugene Paykel, an important book on women and depression, have worked with their colleagues to present the empirical basis for their new treatment method. This theory builds on the heritage of Harry Stack Sullivan and John Bowlby and their focus on interpersonal issues and attachment in depression. Research shows that four problem areas predominate: grief, interpersonal disputes, role transitions, and interpersonal deficits. The therapist evaluates the need for medication in addition to interpersonal therapy (IPT) and focuses on the patient's problem area. Acknowledging that these areas are never mutually exclusive, the authors present a clear treatment strategy for each problem area, augmenting their presentation with a discussion of common problems that arise during IPT.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Laminated cover
Dimensions
Height: 243 mm
Width: 164 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
581 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-465-03396-6 (9780465033966)
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Persons
Gerald L. Klerman, M.D., is professor of medicine and is also director of research labouratories at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Klerman received the 1984 Solomon A. Berson Medical Alumni Achievement Award in Clinical Science.Myrna M. Weissman, Ph.D., is professor of psychiatry and epidemiology at the Yale University School of Medicine. She is also director of the Depression Research Unit at the Connecticut Mental Health centre, Yale University.Bruce J. Rounsaville, M.D., is assistant professor of psychiatry and is also connected with the Depression Research Unit at the Yale University School of Medicine.Eve S. Chevron, M.S., is the project coordinator at the Depression Research Unit at the Yale University School of Medicine.
Content
* Overview of IPT The Interpersonal Approach To Depression * The Nature of DepressionsNormal and Clinical * The Interpersonal Approach * The Interpersonal Approach to Understanding Depression. Conducting Interpersonal Therapy Of Depression * Goals and Tasks of IPT * Dealing with the Depression and Diagnosing the Interpersonal Problems * Grief * Interpersonal Role Disputes * Role Transitions * Interpersonal Deficits * Termination of Treatment * Specific Techniques * An Integrative Case Example Selected Aspects Of IPT * Combining Psychotherapy with Pharmacotherapy * Problems Occasionally Encountered in the Therapy * The IPT Therapist: Professional Background, Role, and Training