Pediatric bipolar disorder : a handbook for clinicians / Robert L. Findling, Robert A. Kowatch, Robert M. Post.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Findling, Robert L.

Contributor:

Kowatch, Robert A.

Post, Robert M.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bipolar disorder in adolescence--Diagnosis.

Bipolar disorder in adolescence.

Bipolar disorder in adolescence--Treatment.

Bipolar disorder in children--Diagnosis.

Bipolar disorder in children.

Bipolar disorder in children--Treatment.

Bipolar Disorder--diagnosis.

Bipolar Disorder.

Adolescent.

Bipolar Disorder--therapy.

Child.

Diagnosis.

Medical Subjects:

Bipolar Disorder--diagnosis.

Bipolar Disorder.

Adolescent.

Bipolar Disorder--therapy.

Child.

Physical Description:

xvi, 160 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Place of Publication:

London : Martin Dunitz, 2003.

Summary:

Bipolar disorders were once considered to be rare in children and adolescents. There is now a growing body of scientific evidence to suggest that they may be more prevalent in this group than previously believed. However, this diagnosis carries with it serious implications for the young person and cannot be taken lightly. At the same time, the practitioner faces significant clinical challenges in both the assessment processes and also the implementation of a treatment plan. A paucity of treatment manuals and pharmacological algorithms providing practical guidance makes the task of the clinician even more difficult, despite the fact that more is known about the assessment, neurobiology and treatment of children and adolescents with bipolar disorder than ever before. Written by three distinguished experts, the purpose of this book is to convey to clinicians the information currently available in this area. They review both the neuroscience and also the integration of rational, practical, pharmacological and psychosocial interventions. Based on what is known, a sound approach to the assessment and treatment of these youngsters can be developed. Concise and authoritative, Pediatric Bipolar Disorder will give the reader a practical approach to both the art and science of providing the best possible clinical care to children and adolescents with the disorder. This book is targeted primarily at clinical psychiatrists, but will also be of interest to non-specialist doctors, psychologists and social workers and other members of the health care team as well as family members of those with bipolar disorder.

Contents:

1. Defining bipolar disorder 1

2. Pediatric bipolarity - why now? 13

3. The development of bipolar disorders 21

4. Diagnosing bipolar disorder 31

5. Psychiatric co-morbidity 43

6. Causes and mechanisms of bipolar illness: a focus on childhood onset 51

7. Mood stabilizers 87

8. Atypical antipsychotics in the treatment of pediatric bipolar disorders 105

9. Strategies and tactics in the treatment of children and adolescents with bipolar disorders 119

10. Therapeutic and educational issues 133.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1841840548

OCLC:

47272493