Cognitive-behavioural integrated treatment (C-BIT) : a treatment manual for substance misuse in people with severe mental health problems

Contents include: issues in working with those with coexisting severe mental health problems who use substances problematically; overview of C-BIT approach; overview of C-BIT approach; overview of C-BIT theory and techniques; assessment phase - screening and assessment; treatment phase 1 - engagement and building motivation to change; treatment phase 2 - negotiating some behaviour change; treatment phase 3: early relapse prevention; coping with different moods - anxiety; coping with different moods - anger and impulse control; coping with different moods - depression; communication - social skills; self-esteem; lifestyle balance; working with families and social network members; implementation issues.