Atlas Of Bipolar Disorders

This is the first book to summarize research and clinical methods used for treating bipolar disorders across the life cycle. The author discusses all DSM-IV Bipolar Disorders and disorders similar to Bipolar Disorders. He includes easy-to-read summaries, numerous informative illustrations and an outline of "best practice methods" recommended by research and expert panels. The book also introduces research suggesting that some cases of Bipolar Disorder may occur from an in utero neurovirus or other obstetric-linked problems. An Atlas of Bipolar Disorders outlines what is known and what remains to be discovered about the neurobiology of each bipolar disorder.

Note of Appreciation

7

(2)

Preface

9

(2)

Introduction and Overview

11

(6)

History

11

(1)

A costly disorder

12

(1)

Epidemiology

13

(1)

What causes bipolar disorders?

13

(1)

Stress

14

(1)

Who should one see for help?

15

(1)

References

15

(2)

Presentation and Classification of Bipolar Disorders

17

(14)

Defining the illness

17

(2)

Bipolar disorder subtypes

19

(1)

Defining an episode

19

(1)

Bipolar I disorder

20

(4)

Bipolar I and depressive episodes

24

(1)

Mixed episode

24

(3)

Rapid cycling

27

(1)

Bipolar II disorder

27

(2)

Cyclothymia

29

(1)

References

30

(1)

Child and Adolescent Bipolar Illness

31

(8)

Child medication tables

36

(1)

References

37

(2)

Bipolar Disorders and the Changing Brain

39

(20)

Brain structures and bipolar disorders

40

(3)

Brain imaging studies

43

(2)

Brain metabolism and bipolar disorders

45

(3)

Bipolar disorders and neurotransmitters

48

(3)

Conclusion

51

(3)

References

54

(5)

Suicide and Bipolar Disorders: A Case Study

59

(14)

Suicide

59

(2)

Violence to others

61

(1)

Postpartum depression, psychosis, and bipolar disorders

61

(1)

Postpartum depression

62

(1)

Postpartum psychosis

63

(1)

The story of Mine

64

(6)

From joy to depression and psychosis

64

(5)

Lessons from a tragedy

69

(1)

An outline for preventing tragedy

70

(1)

Pre-delivery phase: prevention during pregnancy

70

(1)

Post-delivery phase: prevention after delivery

71

(1)

References

71

(2)

Treating Bipolar Disorders

73

(38)

Medications, the first line of treatment

75

(3)

Medication treatment for bipolar major depressive episodes

78

(7)

Combining mood stabilizers and antidepressants

85

(1)

Treating manic episodes

86

(3)

Antipsychotic drugs

89

(1)

Substance abuse and bipolar disorders

90

(1)

Medications for children and young adolescents with bipolar disorders

91

(2)

Bipolar treatment algorithms

93

(9)

Psychotherapy for bipolar disorders

102

(4)

References

106

(5)

Conclusion: Much to Do, Much to Make Us Hopeful

111

(2)

Appendix 1: Postpartum Questionnaires

113

(10)

Instructions

113

(10)

Appendix 2: Patient Questionnaires

123

(8)

Instructions

123

(8)

Index

131

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Atlas Of Bipolar Disorders

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