A behavioral self-monitoring program was successfuly utilized to treat continuing manic episodes in a 47-yr.-old male. Although lithium carbonate was effective in reducing the severity of the attacks, two episodes occurred weekly before the behavioral self-monitoring program was initiated. After training, the patient was able successfully to monitor his thoughts and keep from engaging in hypomanic behavior.
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