Overview

An expert summary of our current understanding of bipolar disorder, this reference examines existing theories, treatment regimens, and clinically relevant applications by world authorities in psychiatric research. Divided into four main sections, this guide delves into the diagnosis and epidemiology of bipolar disorder and progresses to discussions of patient care, emerging management approaches, and the underlying biology of the disease.

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Author:   Siegfried Kasper ,  Robert Hirschfeld ,  Robert Hirschfeld (University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA) ,  Paul Grof
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Volume:   32
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.975kg
ISBN:  

9780824729356

ISBN 10:   0824729358
Pages:   480
Publication Date:   30 August 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Diagnosis and Epidemiology and Clinical Course . Conceptual History of Bipolar Disorder. Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder. Epidemiology of Bipolar Disorder.Re-Examining the Bipolar-Schizophrenia Dichotomy. Impact of Comorbidity in Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar Spectrum. Bipolar Disorder in Children And Adolescents. Bipolar Disorder in Late Life. Clinical Course in Bipolar Disorder. Biology. Recent understanding of the Biology of Bipolar Disorder. Treatment in Typical Clinical Situations. Mania. Bipolar Depression. Mixed State. Rapid Cycling. Long-term Mood Stabilization. Schizaffective Disorder. Treatment of Bipolar Disorder in Children. Treatment of Bipolar Disorder in Late Life. Treatment Approaches by Methodology Used. Lithium. Antiepileptics. Atypical Antipsychotics. Is There a Role for Typical Neuroleptics in Bipolar Disorder. Antidepressants. Combination Therapy in Bipolar Disorder. Expected Side Effect Profile of Medications and Their Management. Brain Stimulation. Psychotherapeutic Interventions. Towards an Integrated View: Algorithms in Bipolar Disorder

Reviews

...a timely synthesis of the growing fund of knowledge about the phenomenology, neurobiology, and treatment of this multifaceted neuropsychiatric illness. -New England Journal of Medicine ...an incredible and thorough addition to the field of bipolar disorder literature. The multitude of experts who contributed to this book bolsters its position as a preferred resource for current information. -Doody's Reviews

"""…a timely synthesis of the growing fund of knowledge about the phenomenology, neurobiology, and treatment of this multifaceted neuropsychiatric illness."" -New England Journal of Medicine ""…an incredible and thorough addition to the field of bipolar disorder literature. The multitude of experts who contributed to this book bolsters its position as a preferred resource for current information."" -Doody's Reviews"

...a timely synthesis of the growing fund of knowledge about the phenomenology, neurobiology, and treatment of this multifaceted neuropsychiatric illness. -New England Journal of Medicine ...an incredible and thorough addition to the field of bipolar disorder literature. The multitude of experts who contributed to this book bolsters its position as a preferred resource for current information. -Doody's Reviews

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Siegfried Kasper, Robert Hirschfeld

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