Clinician's Guide to Bipolar Disorder

by David J. Miklowitz, Michael J. Gitlin

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

337 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Abby Haydon · Rating 4 out of 5]

A comprehensive overview of bipolar disorder: its’ diagnosis and acute & long term treatment strategies. Very informative and helpful read! The lack of emotional appeals due to the intended audience being clinicians rather than patients was much appreciated.