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Felicity is a 64 year old lady whose family noticed she was displaying unusual behaviours following the loss of her husband six months previously. After a period of initial low mood, Felicity’s family reported her mood was fluctuating every few weeks. Felicity was observed to be quiet, withdrawn and sleeping a lot, with this then followed by high activity where she was excessively talkative and constantly requesting family to take her shopping. Today Felicity has been admitted to the unit where you work as an enrolled nurse after being discovered unconscious from an overdose of the medication she takes for chronic leg pain. While recovering from the overdose Felicity has undergone psychiatric testing and has been diagnosed with bipolar I disorder and is currently in a depressive state.

Felicity’s psychiatrist has decided to commence her on a mood stabilising medication called olanzapine, and has recommended she commence psychotherapy.

Explain how the medication will benefit Felicity, and give three objectives of psychotherapy.

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