Clinician's Guide to Bipolar Disorder

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Clinician's Guide to Bipolar Disorder

Integrating Pharmacology and Psychotherapy

Social work Abnormal psychology Psychiatry Psychotherapy

Authors: David J. Miklowitz, Michael J. Gitlin

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Language: English

Published by: The Guilford Press

Published on: 8th April 2014

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 1 Mb

ISBN: 9781462515721


Overview

This much-needed volume gives clinicians essential strategies for managing the complexities of bipolar disorder and tailoring treatment to each patient's changing needs. Highly readable, accessible, and pragmatic, the book provides expert guidance on critically important treatment questions. It addresses which medications to try and at what dosages, what psychosocial interventions are most helpful at different phases of the illness, how to continually monitor and fine-tune treatment to keep patients functioning well, and how to involve family members productively.

Author Expertise

The authors draw on state-of-the-art research as well as extensive clinical experience as a psychotherapist and a psychopharmacologist. Vivid case material is included throughout. Reproducible questionnaires and forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

Awards

Winner (First Place)--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Category

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