Timothy Petersen, PhD is a clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at Mass General and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Clinically he focuses on using cognitive behaviorally based interventions for difficult to treat mood disorders. His research has included the seminal NIH Sequential Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression (STAR*D) investigation, as well as studies investigating psychotherapeutic interventions to reduce relapse in those with mood disorders.
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While PTSD and bipolar disorder commonly occur together, no specific treatment guidelines exist for this population. -
The fully updated and expanded second edition will continue to be a go-to resource for all providers interested in implementing CBT in their clinical practice. -
Patients with bipolar disorder are at high risk for suicide, with estimates suggesting that between 25% and 60% of those with bipolar disorder will attempt […]