Bipolar Disorder The Latest Assessment And Treatment Strategies

More than 2,000,000 American adults suffer from bipolar disorder, characterized by rapid mood swings, from euphoria and recklessness to extreme hopelessness. What are the current and most effective tools and criteria for diagnosing and treating bipolar disorder? This compact guide has the answers you need today, including: Specific brain areas involved in bipolar disorder Typical symptoms and impacts of mania, hypomania, bipolar depression, and "mixed" episodes Evidence-based algorithms for treating bipolar disorder Maintenance treatment strategies Effectiveness of electroconvulsive therapy and other alternative treatments Psychosocial interventions that support pharmacotherapy Family-focused treatment approachesSuppes, Trisha M. is the author of 'Bipolar Disorder The Latest Assessment And Treatment Strategies', published 2005 under ISBN 9781887537254 and ISBN 1887537252.