Description
Bipolar disorder is among the most common conditions affecting humankind and one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. It is a complex and dynamic psychiatric condition that makes it difficult to both understand and manage. However, with good management, people affected by bipolar disorder can lead very successful lives. This book was written specifically with new psychiatrists and mental health practitioners in mind to facilitate their ability to care for this condition. Chapters review clinical presentation and epidemiology, etiology and neurobiology, and treatment of bipolar disorder.
Table of Contents
Introduction and OverviewSection 1: Clinical Presentation & Epidemiology of Bipolar Disorder1. Clinical presentation: Bipolar disorder in DSM5, ICD10 and beyond2. Course of bipolar illness3. Epidemiology4. Making a diagnosis: Differentiating bipolar disorder from other similar conditions5. Comorbidity of bipolar and substance use disorders6. Comorbidity of bipolar and other psychiatric disorders7. Comorbidity of bipolar and medical disordersSection 2: The Etiology and Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder8. The neurobiology of bipolar disorder: Clues from neuroimaging9. The neurobiology of bipolar disorder: Neurotransmitter and other models10. Cognitive models of bipolar disorder11. Genetics of bipolar disorderSection 3: Treating Bipolar Disorder12. Psychopharmacologic treatments for bipolar disorder13. Behavioral and psychotherapeutic treatments for bipolar disorder14. Integrative medicine and lifestyle management in the treatment of bipolar disorder15. Assessment tools16. A programmatic approach to treatment17. Psychopharmacologic treatments for bipolar disorder18. Behavioral and psychotherapeutic treatments for bipolar disorder19. Integrative medicine and lifestyle management in the treatment of bipolar disorder20. Assessment tools21. A programmatic approach to treatment
