Therapy · Australian terminology

Interpersonal therapy

Definition

A time-limited therapy focused on relationships, roles, grief and interpersonal difficulties linked with symptoms.

Topic: Psychological therapiesAbbreviation: IPT

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A time-limited therapy focused on relationships, roles, grief and interpersonal difficulties linked with symptoms. The term should be interpreted alongside the person's account, the observed context and other relevant clinical information.

Also known as: IPT

Delivery, intensity and suitability vary by formulation, goals, setting and practitioner training.
The term names an approach; it does not recommend that approach for a particular person.

These related entries share a topic but may describe different kinds of finding, context or clinical task. Open each definition before treating the terms as interchangeable.

Source checking confirms that the published wording is supported by the cited material. It does not mean specialist clinical approval; new wording remains approval pending.

Healthdirect Australia: Psychotherapy

Therapy · Australian terminology

Interpersonal therapy

Definition

A time-limited therapy focused on relationships, roles, grief and interpersonal difficulties linked with symptoms.

Topic: Psychological therapiesAbbreviation: IPT

Source linked1 covered source

Also known as: IPT

Delivery, intensity and suitability vary by formulation, goals, setting and practitioner training.
The term names an approach; it does not recommend that approach for a particular person.

These related entries share a topic but may describe different kinds of finding, context or clinical task. Open each definition before treating the terms as interchangeable.

Source checking confirms that the published wording is supported by the cited material. It does not mean specialist clinical approval; new wording remains approval pending.

Healthdirect Australia: Psychotherapy