The past 10 years have seen a dramatic increase of interest in psychosocial treatments of bipolar disorder. There is now substantial empirical evidence suggesting the effectiveness of such treatments. However, this accumulated information has not yet been transferred into clinic…
This practitioner's guide begins by describing the main features of bipolar disorder and considerations for differential diagnosis based on DSM-IV and ICD-10 criteria. Following this, current theories and models are described, along with decision trees for evaluating the best tr…
"Mood disorders are the most common mental illnesses with a lifetime prevalence of up to 20% worldwide 1. Major depressive disorder (MDD) and Bipolar Disorder (BD) are significant health problems in the US and worldwide 2. In the United States alone, the lifetime prevalence of M…
This practical guide will aid residents and clinicians in diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of mood disorders. Dr Ghaemi explains how to accurately diagnose depressive and manic symptoms and bipolar disorder.