Bipolar Disorder:the Upswing in Research And Treatment The Upswing in Research and Treatment

Based on lectures presented as part of the second European Foundation for Psychiatry at the Maudsley (EFPM) meeting, this modern text focuses on the recent surge in research into the pathogenesis and treatment of bipolar disorder, and critically analyses the evidence supporting many conventional opinions about the disease. With chapters by leading basic science and clinical researchers from North America and Europe, the book addresses a range of issues, such as: the very nature of the disease (psychological disorder or brain disease) the role of genetics the role of cortisol the effects of long-term treatment. Stimulating discussion and debate, this text undoubtedly questions the dogmas of existing practice, challenging conventional views to provide the reader with a fresh, productive perspective on bipolar disorder.McDonald, Colm is the author of 'Bipolar Disorder:the Upswing in Research And Treatment The Upswing in Research and Treatment', published 2005 under ISBN 9781841845012 and ISBN 1841845019.