Bipolar Disorder

An Evidence-Based Guide to Manic Depression
Buch | Hardcover
XV, 721 Seiten
2014 | 2015
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-642-37215-5 (ISBN)

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Bipolar Disorder - Kostas N. Fountoulakis
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This book examines the diagnostic approach to bipolar illness, with special reference to the borderline zones with unipolar depression and schizoaffective disorder. It details treatment options, long-term pharmacotherapy, and psychosocial therapies.

This book examines in detail the diagnostic approach to manic depressive (bipolar) illness, with special reference to the borderline zones with unipolar depression and schizoaffective disorder. Among other diagnostic issues considered are mixed episodes (often misdiagnosed by psychiatrists), rapid cycling, and the confusion with personality disorders. Within the context of diagnosis and understanding of the dynamics of bipolar disorder, temperament, character, and personality are all extensively discussed. Neurocognitive deficit and disability are covered, as are elements of evolutionary biology and behavior. With regard to treatment, the major focus is on evidence-based therapy, with reference to the results of randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses; in addition, contemporary guidelines and future trends are examined. Careful consideration is also given to the psychosocial treatment approach and issues relating to societal and economic costs and burdens.

Introduction.- Historical perspective.- Clinical description.- Comorbid conditions.- Classification.- Epidemiology.- Etiopathogenesis (psychodynamic theories, biological models, genetics).- Etiopathogenesis (psychodynamic theories, biological models, genetics).- Assessment (psychometric, neuropsychological, scales).- Therapy.- Biological therapies (separate for mania, depression and maintenance).- Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs).- Meta-analysis.- Open trials.- Review and opinion papers.- Pharmacoepidemiologic data.- Psychosocial therapies.- Treatment guidelines.- Cautions for pharmaceutical treatment in bipolar patients.- Switching to the opposite pole.- Psychogeriatric issues.- Suicidality.- Gender issues.- Pediatric bipolar disorder.- Conclusion.

"This book offers state of the art knowledge about BD. Chapters are well-structured and clearly organized. Text is easy to read and follow. It provides excellent learning material and therefore it is definitely recommended as a literature for psychiatrists and psychiatric residents, as well as for other proffesionals that care for patients with BD." (Ana Kovak Mufic, Alcoholism and Psychiatry Research, Vol. 51 (2), 2015)

"This is a full review of bipolar disorder and its many facets. ... the book can be a helpful reference for any healthcare provider, but given the specific and detailed information, it is most appropriate for psychiatrists. ... This book is truly an amazing accomplishment and it is the most complete book on bipolar disorder that I have seen." (Aaron Plattner, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2015)

Erscheint lt. Verlag 11.12.2014
Zusatzinfo XV, 721 p. 44 illus., 20 illus. in color.
Verlagsort Berlin
Sprache englisch
Maße 155 x 235 mm
Gewicht 1163 g
Themenwelt Geisteswissenschaften Psychologie Klinische Psychologie
Medizin / Pharmazie Medizinische Fachgebiete Psychiatrie / Psychotherapie
Schlagworte Bipolar Disorders • Bipolare Störungen • Bipolare Störungen / Manisch-depressiv • Diagnosis • evidence-based • Evidence-Based Treatment of Bipolar Disorders • Manic Depression • Mood Disorders • Psychopharmacolgy for Bipolar Disorders • Schizoaffective Disorder • Treatment
ISBN-10 3-642-37215-5 / 3642372155
ISBN-13 978-3-642-37215-5 / 9783642372155
Zustand Neuware
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