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In the past several years there have been a number of significant advances in the research, diagnosis, and treatment of mania and bipolar disorder. This text provides a comprehensive overview of all recent developments on all aspects of mania. The text is divided into three sections: diagnostic considerations, biological aspects, and treatment. ""Diagnostic Considerations"" includes coverage of the diagnostic revisions in DSM-IV, special comorbidity issues in children and substance abuse, the differentiation of mood swings from bipolar disorder, and generational change and genetic linkage. ""Biological Aspects"" reviews the current state of knowledge in biochemistry and biological techniques such as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and brain imaging. ""Treatment"" surveys all major treatment regimens for mania, including new drug therapies such as carbamazepine, valproate, clozapine, risperidone, verapamil and nimodipine. This section also deals with new findings on the use of lithium and the risks for pregnant women and advances in psychotherapy. The book concludes with a summary that provides a historical perspective and directions for further research.

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<p> I would highly recommend this book to all clinicians. The diagnostic and treatment sections will be relevant to anyone treating manic patients. The section on biology should be of interest to those who want to have more insight into the nature of this illness and why and how the therapeutic agents work. -- Journal of Clinical Psychiatry

I would highly recommend this book to all clinicians. The diagnostic and treatment sections will be relevant to anyone treating manic patients. The section on biology should be of interest to those who want to have more insight into the nature of this illness and why and how the therapeutic agents work. - Journal of Clinical Psychiatry

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Paul J. Goodnick, M.D., is Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Director of the Mood Disorders Program at the University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida.

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