Bipolar II Disorder: Modelling, Measuring and Managing - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521873142 ISBN 13: 9780521873147

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Bipolar depression is now known to exist as a spectrum of disorders rather than a single disease entity. Bipolar II Disorder exists on this spectrum as a condition where the depressive episodes are as severe as in Bipolar I Disorder, but where the mood elevation states are not as extreme. This unexpected combination can lead to a failure to detect a condition thought to affect up to 6% of the population. This book reviews, for the first time, our knowledge of this debilitating disorder, covering its history, classification and neurobiology. In a unique section, fourteen internationally recognized experts debate management strategies, building to some consensus, and resulting in treatment guidelines where no such advice currently exists. It should be read by all health professionals managing mood disorders and will be informative to those wishing to learn more about the condition.

About this title

Book Description

Reviews our knowledge of Bipolar II Disorder, covering its history, classification, neurobiology and treatment.

About the Author

Gordon Parker is Scientia Professor at the School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales and Executive Director of the Black Dog Institute.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0521873142
• ISBN 13: 9780521873147
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 318
• Editor: Parker Gordon