Which therapy would MOST likely lead to better outcomes for a client who has bipolar disorder?
a. psychotherapy alone
b. psychoanalysis combined with antimanic medication
c. antimanic medication and group therapy
d. medication alone
C
Better outcomes for clients with bipolar disorder result from the administration of antimanic medications along with group therapy. The medications will address symptoms related to the disorder, including: irritability, delusions, hallucinations, and so on. Group therapy will provide the client with an opportunity to develop socialization skills and improve interpersonal relationships.
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