An overview and history of interpersonal psychotherapy.
Interpersonal psychotherapy is regarded as an effective psychotherapy particularly in the treatment of depression and has been around for more than 20 years. However, there is a paucity of information and discussion in the nursing literature. This article provides an overview of interpersonal psychotherapy, including its origins and historical background. This is followed by a description of the model and its application in patients with major depression.
Sloan
Graham
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Strathdoon House, Ayr. graham.sloan@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Hobson
Johann
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Leighton
John
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McFarlane
Beryl
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Law
Roslyn
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