Bipolar

This new volume gathers important research developments dealing with bipolar disorders. In a world permeated with stress, bipolar disorders have become an all too common occurrence. There are millions of people throughout the world suffering from this disorder. Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. Different from the normal ups and downs, the symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe. They can result in damaged relationships, poor job or school performance, and even suicide. The primary psychological factor implicated in the manifestation of bipolar disorder is stressful life events. These can range from a death in the family to the loss of a job, from the birth of a child to a move. Once the disorder is triggered and progresses, 'it seems to develop a life of its own'. The two poles of bipolar disorder are mania and depression.

This volume brings together reviews of the exciting development taking place in the field of bipolar disorder. It presents an overview of the psychological and psychosocial factors involved in bipolar disorder, including chapters on screening and treatment, amongst others.

This book presents the treatment and prophylaxis of bipolar illness. More than 40 investigators share research and insight into the neurobiological mechanisms that help to explain the powerful effects of new antibipolar drugs.

This concise, results-oriented guidebook is designed to aid the physician in detecting, diagnosing, and treating depression and bipolar disorders. This resource also addresses how these disorders coexist with medical illnesses and what the impact is. This book's prescriptive approach offers clear, definitive instructions on drug treatment for each disorder, with the exact dosages.

Features real stories of men and women who are living with bipolar disorder.