
Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
Informa Healthcare (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 10. October 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-84184-054-3 (ISBN)
Description
Bipolar disorders were once considered rare in children and adolescents. A growing body of scientific evidence now suggests that they may be more prevalent in this group than previously believed. At the same time, the practitioner faces significant clinical challenges in both the assessment processes and also the implementation of a treatment plan. A paucity of treatment manuals and pharmacological algorithms providing practical guidance makes the task of the clinician even more difficult, despite the fact that more is known about the assessment, neurobiology and treatment of children and adolescents with bipolar disorder than ever before. Written by three distinguished experts, this book conveys to clinicians all the information currently available in this area. They review both the neuroscience and also the integration of rational, practical, pharmacological and psychosocial interventions. Based on what is known, a sound approach to the assessment of these youngsters can be developed. Similarly, available evidence allows practitioners to ground their treatment protocols solidly on scientific knowledge. Concise and authoritative, Pediatric Bipolar Disorders will give the reader a practical approach to both the art and science of providing the best possible clinical care to children and adolescents with the disorder. This book is written primarily for clinical psychiatrists, but will also be of interest to non-specialist doctors and other members of the health care team.
Reviews / Votes
'A new and important tool for clinicians and parents. It clearly explains the rationale for the complex pharmacotherapy used to combat the early-onset form of this progressive illness that can devastate the lives of its youngest victims.' - Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation, USA'This book is an excellent resource for clincians who treat children with bipolar disorders and parents who want to know more about the diagnosis and treatment of these complicated disorders.' - Amazon.com
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
25 s/w Abbildungen
25 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 140 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84184-054-3 (9781841840543)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
AFFILIATION: Robert L. Findling MD, Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, US
ADDRESS: Robert L Findling, M.D. Director, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry University Hospitals of Cleveland Case Western Reserve University 11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44106-5080 USA
ADDRESS: Robert L Findling, M.D. Director, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry University Hospitals of Cleveland Case Western Reserve University 11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44106-5080 USA
Author
University of Cincinnati, USA
National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Content
Defining Bipolar Disorder. Pediatric Bipolarity - Why Now? Development of Bipolar Disorders. Diagnosing Bipolar Disorders. Comorbidity in Bipolar Disorders. Causes of Pediatric Bipolarity. Medication Treatment of Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar Disorder: Working with the Child as an Individual. Working with the Family. The Bipolar Child in the School. Special Problems Related to Pediatric Bipolarity. Conclusions.