Practical Management of Bipolar Disorder

by Edited by Allan H. Young , I. Nicol Ferrier , Erin E. Michalak

• ISBN13: 9780521734899
• ISBN10: 0521734894
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-06-28
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

Bipolar disorder, previously known as manic depression, is estimated to affect more than 1 in 45 adults and is characterised by episodes of pathological mood states. The two poles are mania (with a predominant elated or irritable mood) and depression (with feelings of sadness, anxiety, guilt or hopelessness), but mixed states, with both mania and depression, frequently occur. Psychotic symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations are also frequent. The condition is associated with significant societal and personal burden, and can damage mental and physical health, relationships, careers and quality of life.

Author Biography

Allan H. Young is Professor of Psychiatry and LEEF Chair and Director, Institute of Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. I. Nicol Ferrier is Professor of Psychiatry, Institute of Neuroscience, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle, UK. Erin E. Michalak is Assistant Professor, Mood Disorder Centre, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

Table of Contents

List of contributors	p. vi
Reflections and insights from the 'lived' experience	p. 1
Overview of bipolar disorder	p. 9
The treatment of mania	p. 10
Pharmacological treatment of bipolar depression	p. 24
Practical treatment guidelines for management of bipolar disorder	p. 33
Psychosocial interventions in bipolar disorder: theories, mechanisms and key clinical trials	p. 44
Physical treatments in bipolar disorder	p. 62
Treating bipolar disorder in the early stages of illness	p. 73
Special populations: the elderly	p. 84
Special populations: women and reproductive issues	p. 93
Physical health issues	p. 106
Anxiety associated with bipolar disorder: clinical and pathophysiological significance	p. 120
Bipolar disorder co-morbid with addictions	p. 129
Practical management of cyclothymia	p. 139
Circadian and sleep/wake considerations in the practical management of bipolar disorder	p. 152
A clinician's guide to psychosocial functioning and quality of life in bipolar disorder	p. 163
Service delivery of integrated care for bipolar disorder	p. 175
Training and assessment issues in bipolar disorder: a clinical perspective	p. 184
Practical guide to brain imaging in bipolar disorder	p. 194
From neuroscience to clinical practice	p. 199
Index	p. 210
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