Bipolar disorders have been increasingly diagnosed in recent years. In classical psychiatry, they are attributed to a partially hereditary disorder of brain metabolism. In contrast, systemic theory and therapy focus on the feelings and thought processes of those affected within their social context and describe the complex interactions in the biological, psychological, and social systems that contribute to the onset and maintenance of the disorder. Gerhard Dieter Ruf develops solutions that help achieve an integration of highs and lows. His attention is directed towards all involved systems: those affected, their relatives, and caregivers. The case studies emphasize outpatient treatment, although the methods presented can also be applied in an inpatient context. The book is aimed at both.