Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Dysthymic Disorder

John C. Markowitz, M.D., is Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Cornell University Medical College and is the Director of the Psychotherapy Clinic at the Payne Whitney Clinic, New York Hospital, New York, New York.

• Preface. Overview of Dysthymic Disorder. Dysthymic disorder. Treatment of dysthymic disorder. Interpersonal Psychotherapy of Dysthymic Disorder. Overview of interpersonal psychotherapy. Interpersonal psychotherapy for dysthymic disorder (IPT-D). Case examples. Complex cases of dysthymic disorder. The "postdysthymic" patient. How long is long enough? For family members and significant others. Appendix. Literature cited. Index.

This excellent book will urge an expanded repertoire on the experienced psychiatrist and provide trainees and less experienced therapists with an introduction to interpersonal therapy.[T]his book provides a useful addition to the armamentarium of any psychotherapist dealing with this historically difficult-to-treat disorder. This is particularly important in this era of managed care, which places such a heavy emphasis on clear-cut goals for time-limited treatments.