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<strong>COSIG</strong> Co-Occurring Disorders Conference, Hershey PA, May 15-17, 2006<br />

Examples of Psychotherapy<br />

Options (Kahn et al,2000) (Klerman et al,1984)<br />

• Cognitive Therapy<br />

• Behavior Therapy<br />

• Interpersonal Therapy<br />

• Group therapy incorporating above<br />

Psychoeducational Issues<br />

(Keltner,2003)<br />

• Focus on wellness<br />

– Learn to minimize stress<br />

– Balance sleep and activity patterns<br />

– Adverse effects of medication and/or substances<br />

• Genetic risks<br />

• Avoid alcohol or illicit drugs<br />

– Identify triggers<br />

– Problem solving and harm reduction strategies<br />

• Advance directives<br />

Psychosocial Issues (Cont’d)<br />

Example of Treatment Phases and Goals<br />

For Depression (APA, 2002)<br />

• Improve coping skills<br />

– Enlist family and friends<br />

• Acceptance of illness<br />

• Signals of relapse<br />

– Learn to recognize “early warning signs” of<br />

new mood episode<br />

Phase<br />

Acute<br />

Continuation<br />

Length<br />

6-12 (16)<br />

weeks<br />

4-9 (12)<br />

months<br />

Tx Goal<br />

Achieve<br />

Remission<br />

Prevent<br />

Relapse<br />

Maintenance<br />

Varies<br />

Protect<br />

against<br />

Recurrence<br />

Depression: Evidence-Based<br />

Beneficial Interventions<br />

• Cognitive therapy (in mild to moderate<br />

depression)<br />

• Continuation treatment with<br />

antidepressant drugs (reduces risk of<br />

relapse in mild to moderate depression)<br />

• Electrconvulsive therapy severe<br />

depression)<br />

• Prescription antidepressant drugs for all<br />

levels of severity<br />

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