Posted by Nick on April 8, 1999, at 15:50:21
In reply to Re: books, posted by Nancy on April 8, 1999, at 11:39:16
I can recommend a book by Stuart Sutherland, an Professor of Psychology, about his manic depression/bipolar affective disorder called 'Breakdown', published by either Oxford or Cambridge University Press. It is disarmingly frank, and although he doesn't emerge from it as terribly likeable, it has a blistering critique of psychoanalysis in it, and a useful, non - jargon laden review of cognitive therapy.
Don't knock the role of supportive, educational and 'coping strategy enhancement' work in the management of manic depression. THIS sort of psychotherapy - and it IS psychotherapy - is invaluable.
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