Auteur : Geller, Barbara / Delbello, Melissa P.

Maison d'édition : Guilford Press

Date de publication : 2008

Collation : xiv, 418 p. : ill.

ISBN : 9781593856786

Langue : Anglais

Table des matières : 1. Introduction
Part I : Dagnosis and treatments
2. Diagnosis, prognosis, and personalized medicine -- 3. Neuropharmacology -- 4. Lithium -- 5. Atypical antipsychotics in the treatment of early-onset bipolar disorder -- 6. Mood stabilizers -- 7. Newer drugs -- 8. Non pharmacological biological treatment for pediatric bipolar disorder : omega-3 fatty acids and complementary and alternative medicine -- 9. Family-focused treatment for bipolar disorders in adolescence -- 10. Psychoeducational psychotherapy
Part II : Comorbid disorders and special populations
11. Pharmacotherapy for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children with mania -- 12. Pediatric bipolar disorder and substance use disorders : the nature of the relationship, subtypes at risk, and treatment issues -- 13. Pediatric bipolar disorder and comorbid conditions : treamtnet implications -- 14. Treatment of preschool bipolar disorder : a novel parent-child interaction therapy and review of data on psychopharmacology -- 15. Treatment of children and adolescents at high risk for bipolar disorder -- 16. Treatment of bipolar depression
Part III : Other issues
17. Polycystic ovary syndrome -- 18. Weight gain and metabolic abnormalities in pediatric bipolar disorder -- 19. Ethical and regulatory aspects in the treatment of children and adolescent with bipolar disorder

Résumé : Recent advances in evidence-based treatment of pediatric bipolar disorder are comprehensively reviewed in this authoritative volume. The prominent editors and contributors examine the current status of widely used medications and psychosocial therapies, and explore new horizons in tailoring treatment to individuals' neurobiological and clinical profiles. Chapters on specific populations discuss strategies for addressing common co-occurring disorders in children and adolescents with bipolar disorder, treating preschoolers, targeting depressive symptoms, and improving early intervention and prevention. Other essential topics include medication side effects and approaches to monitoring and ameliorating them, and ethical issues related to treatment and research.

Mots-clés : Troubles bipolaires / Psychose maniacodépressive chez l'enfant / Psychose maniacodépressive chez l'adolescent

Cote : WM 207 G318t 2008