Chapter 20.Psychotherapy
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Because psychiatrists deal with disorders that involve thoughts, feelings, and relationships, it is essential that they become skilled in using therapies directed at the mind in addition to the brain, collectively referred to as psychotherapy. Beginning students often wonder whether there is any need to learn about psychotherapy. This lack of interest is unwarranted. In addition to the growing neuroscience base demonstrating the biological mechanisms by which psychotherapy works, a substantial empirical base has confirmed the effectiveness of these treatments. For some disorders, such as borderline personality disorder, psychotherapies are first-line treatments. For many other disorders, such as bipolar disorder, they are an important adjunct to medications by encouraging treatment adherence, educating patients about their disorder, and providing insight or support to deal with the psychological consequences of having a major mental disorder.
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