PSYC 412 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Mania, Euphemism, Structured Interview
21 Apr 2016
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Medication is the first line treatment but there is evidence for: Medication: poor compliance to medication regimes is a major source of relapse, medications can be toxic, important for family to be educated about the medications. 2 rcts have shown support for 2 family treatments: multifamily psychoeducational psychotherapy (fristad et al. , 2009, family-focused therapy (miklowitz et al. , 2014) Does not directly about symptoms, instead management. Establish a predictable routine that will reduce tantrums, negativity, conflict. Children taught to monitor and recognize moods. Increase children"s and parent"s belief that they can manage bipolar symptoms. No negative thoughts: retraining cognitive distortions associated with depression. Be a good friend and balanced lifestyle. Taught skills necessary to be a good friend and given opportunities to practice. Help parents learn to develop a balanced lifestyle. Help parents and children learn to problem-solve together. Help parents learn how to seek help, as well as advocate for their child at school.
