Table 1 Features of Enhanced Relapse Prevention [18]
Key elements of the ERP intervention as explicitly recommended in the NICE guidelines for Bipolar Disorder (NICE 2006). Carried out separately for depression, mania and mixed episodes, they include: |
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   • Psychoeducation |
   • Developing detailed analysis of previous episodes |
   • Identifying trigger situations and early warning signs |
   • Enhancing coping strategies for mood changes |
   • Negotiating an action plan for responding to early warning signs |
   • Agreeing with clinical services about how they will respond to different stages of relapse |