Conclusion: Principles for integrating psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy

Abstract

Certain thematic principles emerge when attempting to integrate psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, and schizophrenia. Indications for collaborative treatment, issues involved in making a referral, and the nature of the actual collaboration are described. Indications and guidelines for integrating psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy by the same clinician are also considered. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.