Managing Bipolar Disorder in Clinical Practice [Paperback]

Written by Eduard Vieta, a world renowned award winning expert in this field, Managing Bipolar Disorder in Clinical Practice, Third Edition, is an up-to-date, concise practical handbook developed with the clinician in mind. Including the most recent clinical guidelines, including the British Association for Psychopharmacology (BAP) and Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) guidelines, this handbook is intended to highlight every major aspect of this serious mental health disorder, including assessment, treatment, long-term management, and recent developments.Overview of bipolar disorder.- Psychosocial consequences.- Etiology and disease course.- Assessment and diagnosis.- Suicide risk.- Overview of management options.- Pharmacological management of depressive episodes.- Pharmacological management of manic episodes.- Treatment-resistant bipolar disorder.- Psychosocial interventions.

From the reviews of the third edition:

The purpose is to inform readers about bipolar disorder and illustrate different treatment modalities of the various phases of this disease in a succinct manner. Given the significant prevalence, chronicity, high risk of inappropriate diagnosis, and the impact on the quality of life for those who suffer from bipolar disorder, this book is needed. & This would be helpful for anyone who treats patients with bipolar disorder, particularly primary care providers because it presents the basic facts. (Aaron Plattner, Doodys Book Reviews, April, 2014)

Timely and highly relevant to clinicians, including the latest major international guidelines

A physician-focused handbook directly addressing unmet treatment needs and which increases awareness of appropriate therapies

Written by Professor Eduard Vieta, an outstanding, award winning key opinion leader who has written over 300 original journal articles, 100 book chapters and 26 complete books