Fristad (psychiatry, psychology, and human nutrition, Ohio State U.) et al. outline the use of psychoeducational psychotherapy for clinicians treating children ages 8 to 12 with bipolar disorder or depression. They explain how the treatment combines elements of family therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy and provide background information on mood disorders in children, their treatment, and practical considerations for implementing treatment. They explain how to conduct sessions in individual-family and multi-family formats, and the complexities of diagnosis. Informational handouts and worksheets are included. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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