Clinician's guide to bipolar disorder : integrating pharmacology and psychotherapy / David J. Miklowitz, Michael J. Gitlin.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. An integrated approach to bipolar disorder -- 2. Bipolar disorder : the basics -- 3. The intake evaluation -- 4. Treating acute mania and hypomania -- 5. Pharmacological treatment of bipolar depression -- 6. Pharmacological maintenance treatment -- 7. Psychosocial treatment for recovery and maintenance -- 8. Dealing with medication nonadherence -- 9. Bipolar disorder, pregnancy, and the postpartum period -- 10. Bipolar disorder and suicide -- 11. Strategic interventions in challenging situations : comorbidity and the use of split treatment.

"This much-needed volume provides essential strategies for managing the complexities of bipolar disorder and tailoring treatment to each patient's changing needs. The authors draw on state-of-the-art research as well as their extensive clinical experience as a psychotherapist and a psychopharmacologist. In a readable and accessible style, they offer expert guidance on critical treatment questions. Vivid case examples reflect the diverse illness presentations encountered daily by clinicians in community mental health settings"--Book jacket.