Bipolar disorder / Stephen M. Strakowski.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Strakowski, Stephen M., author.

Series:

Oxford American psychiatry library.

Oxford American Psychiatry Library

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bipolar disorder.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (129 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford, England : Oxford University Press, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Bipolar disorder is one of the most common and disabling conditions affecting humankind. It is a leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide, affecting millions of people. The illness is complex and dynamic, so that many individuals are misdiagnosed for years and clinicians struggle with identifying the most appropriate and successful treatment. Because it is complex and common, people suffering from bipolar disorder seek help from clinicians of all types - from psychiatrists, family doctors, gynecologists, and internists to psychologists, social workers and other therapists. For clini

Contents:

Cover; Bipolar Disorder; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; 1. Introduction; 2. Making a Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder; 3. Epidemiology of Bipolar Disorder; 4. Illness Comorbidity and Co-occurrence in Bipolar Disorders; 5. Neurophysiology of Bipolar Disorder; 6. Genetics of Bipolar Disorder; 7. Psychopharmacologic Management of Bipolar Disorder; 8. Psychotherapy and Complementary Treatments; 9. A Programmatic Approach to Treatment; 10. Managing Special Populations; Appendix Example Mood Chart; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-19-999570-2

0-19-999569-9

9780199995691

OCLC:

881431214