Interpersonal Therapy WisdomCard

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Research Notes on Interpersonal Therapy


Interpersonal therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on the relationships with peers and family members. The goal is to identify problems with relationships and manage them.1 It is normally a brief form of therapy. Interpersonal therapy may be used along with medication.2

Fast Facts:

  • The four basic problem areas addressed by interpersonal therapy are unresolved grief, role disputes, role transitions, and interpersonal deficits.3
  • It is used in patients with major depressive disorder, HIV/AIDS, adolescents, and those with eating disorders among other conditions.4
  • This type of therapy originated from the work of 1930s psychiatrist Harry Sullivan.2

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Research Notes References

  1. MedicineNet: Definition Of Interpersonal Therapy
  2. 2.0 2.1 Help 2 Heal UK: Interpersonal Therapy
  3. About.com: What Is Interpersonal Therapy?
  4. MindDisorders.: Interpersonal Therapy

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