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Quaderni di Psicoterapia Cognitiva - Open Access

Sezione Generale - Linee guida per i disturbi sintomatici

No. 54 (2024)

Role of CBT and guidelines for the treatment of Bipolar Disorders

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3280/qpc54-2024oa18653
Submitted
ottobre 10, 2024
Published
2024-10-17

Abstract

This paper outlines the indications of good clinical practice for treating bipolar disorder based on the latest National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines
update. In light of the interventions considered, studies suggest that structured psychological interventions produce promising efficacy data, not only in acute episodes but can have medium and long-term benefits for patients with bipolar disorders, with a reduction in hospitalization
rates and related management costs. The evidence is more solid about individual psychological interventions and collaborative care, while group interventions, integrated and interpersonal cognitive therapy, and psychoeducation for families have shown promising results.

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