Citation

Veale D, Stout A. Cogn. Behav. Therap. 2010; 3(4): 117-131.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Cambridge University Press)

DOI

10.1017/S1754470X10000127

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the role of psychopharmacotherapy in common emotional disorders for cognitive behaviour therapists. We consider some of the philosophical difference between CBT and medication, when medication might interfere with CBT, when it may enhance outcome and when it might be safely discontinued. We highlight how to differentiate side-effects and symptoms of discontinuation of antidepressants from that of the underlying disorder. The scope of this article is confined to common emotional disorders and does not discuss the interaction of CBT with medication in, e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or dementia.

Language: en

Keywords

Cognitive behaviour therapy; pharmacotherapy