Cognitive dysfunction in bipolar disorder: a guide for clinicians

A growing body of clinical and experimental evidence shows that neurocognitive dysfunction is a fundamental--yet frequently ignored or misidentified--component of bipolar disorder. This comprehensive book compiles the latest data in neuropsychology, neuroimaging, neurogenetics, and functional outcomes research to enable clinicians to more effectively utilize pharmacological and psychotherapeutic techniques in their treatment of bipolar disorder. This volume outlines and demystifies current knowledge about neuropsychological functioning in bipolar disorder in a reader-friendly, easy-to-understand guide for practitioners. Its 12 chapters, written by 23 internationally-renowned expert contributors, examine such topics as attentional and executive functioning, neuroimaging and genetic correlates of cognitive functioning, pharmacological strategies, bipolar disorder in pediatric patients, and cognition across the life span.

Overview and introduction : dimensions of cognition and measures of cognitive function / Katherine E. Burdick, Terry E. Goldberg -- Attentional and executive functioning in bipolar disorder / Luke Clark, Guy Goodwin -- Memory deficits associated with bipolar disorder / Safa Elgamal, Marta Sokolowska, and Glenda MacQueen -- The endophenotype concept : examples from neuropsychological and neuroimaging studies of bipolar disorder / David C. Glahn, Katherine E. Burdick, and Carrie E. Bearden -- Impact of mood, anxiety, and psychotic symptoms on cognition in patients with bipolar disorder / Gin S. Malhi, Catherine M. Cahill, and Philip Mitchell -- Improving psychotherapy practice and technique for bipolar disorder : lessons from cognitive neuroscience / Joseph F. Goldberg [and others] -- Adverse cognitive effects of psychotropic medications / Joseph F. Goldberg -- Pharmacologic strategies to enhance neurocognitive function / Joseph F. Goldberg and L. Trevor Young -- Cognitive dysfunction in children and adolescents with bipolar disorder : relative contributions of bipolar disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder / Paula K. Shear and Melissa P. DelBello.

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