Auteur : El-Mallakh, Rif S. 1956- / Ghaemi, S. Nassir

Maison d'édition : American Psychiatric Publishing

Date de publication : 2006

Collation : viii, 269 p. : ill.

ISBN : 1585621714

Langue : Anglais

Table des matières : I : Diagnosis of bipolar depression
1. Diagnosis of bipolar depression
II : Biology of bipolar depression
2. Neurobiology of bipolar depression -- 3. Genetics of bipolar disorder
III : Special topics in bipolar depression
4. Pediatric bipolar depression -- 5. Suicide in bipolar depression
IV : Treatment and prevention of bipolar depression
6. Lithium and antiepileptic drugs in bipolar depression -- 7. Antidepressants in bipolar depression -- 8. Antipsychotics in bipolar depression -- 9. Novel treatments in bipolar depression -- 10. Psychological interventions in bipolar depression -- 11. Future directions for practice and research

Résumé : Although depression is the most common presentation of bipolar disorder, correct diagnosis generally requires a history of mania and thus presents aformidable challenge. This book provides clinicians with the necessary guidance to distinguish this illness and pursue an appropriate therapeutic course. It brings together a team of clinical investigators who offer cutting-edge research on the topic and address the most critical concerns regarding its treatment.

Mots-clés : Maniacodépressifs / Troubles bipolaires

Cote : WM 207 E48b 2006