Clinician's guide to bipolar disorder : integrating pharmacology and psychotherapy /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Miklowitz, David Jay, 1957- author.
Imprint:	New York, NY ; London : The Guilford Press, [2014]
Description:	xi, 324 pages ; 24 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Manic-depressive illness -- Treatment. Psychotherapy. Psychopharmacology. Bipolar Disorder -- therapy. Manic-depressive illness -- Treatment. Psychopharmacology. Psychotherapy.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/9970833

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Other authors / contributors:	Gitlin, Michael J., author.
ISBN:	9781462515592 (hardcover) 1462515592 (hardcover)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:	"This much-needed volume provides essential strategies for managing the complexities of bipolar disorder and tailoring treatment to each patient's changing needs. The authors draw on state-of-the-art research as well as their extensive clinical experience as a psychotherapist and a psychopharmacologist. In a readable and accessible style, they offer expert guidance on critical treatment questions. Vivid case examples reflect the diverse illness presentations encountered daily by clinicians in community mental health settings"--Book jacket.

Table of Contents:

1. An Integrated Approach to Bipolar Disorder
2. Bipolar Disorder: The Basics
3. The Intake Evaluation
4. Treatment of Acute Mania and Hypomania
5. Pharmacological Treatment of Bipolar Depression
6. Pharmacological Maintenance Treatment
7. Psychosocial Treatment for Recovery and Maintenance
8. Dealing with Medication Nonadherence
9. Bipolar Disorder, Pregnancy, and the Postpartum Period
10. Bipolar Disorder and Suicide
11. Strategic Interventions in Challenging Situations: Comorbidity and the Use of Split Treatment
Appendix A. Resources for Clinicians and Patients
Appendix B. Medication Names and Classes

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