Which of the following psychiatric–mental health problems is most likely amenable to brief interpersonal psychotherapy (BIPT)?
A) Grief
B) Delusions
C) Delirium
D) Psychosis
Ans: A
Among the problem areas that respond to BIPT are grief related to loss by death or separation, ongoing interpersonal conflict, social role change requiring adaptation, and long-standing interpersonal problems of loneliness or isolation. Delusions, delirium, and psychosis are problems that necessitate alternative treatment measures.
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