Clinician's guide to bipolar disorder : integrating pharmacology and psychotherapy /
Bipolar disorder
David J. Miklowitz, Michael J. Gitlin.
- xi, 324 pages : portraits ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
An integrated approach to bipolar disorder -- Bipolar disorder : the basics -- The intake evaluation -- Treating acute mania and hypomania -- Pharmacological treatment of bipolar depression -- Pharmacological maintenance treatment -- Psychosocial treatment for recovery and maintenance -- Dealing with medication nonadherence -- Bipolar disorder, pregnancy, and the postpartum period -- Bipolar disorder and suicide -- Strategic interventions in challenging situations : comorbidity and the use of split treatment. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
"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.