Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 80, Issue 2 , Pages 101-114 , June 2004

Psychotherapy of bipolar disorder: a review

  • Steven Jones

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAcademic Division of Clinical Psychology, Second Floor Research and Education Building, Wythenshawe Hospital, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK. Tel.: +44-161-291-5897; fax: +44-161-291-5882.

Received 14 November 2002 ,Accepted 8 April 2003.

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Journal of Affective Disorders
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