Bipolar Disorders [Hardcover]

Mario Maj (Editor), Hagop S. Akiskal (Editor), Juan José López-Ibor Jr. (Editor), Norman Sartorius (Editor)

Book Description

Series: WPA Series in Evidence & Experience in Psychiatry | Publication Date: May 15, 2002

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental disorder involving episodes of serious mania and depression and affects approximately one to three percent of the population. According to the National Institute of Mental Health nearly two million individuals in the United States alone are diagnosed with this disorder.


* This title aims to provide an overview of recent research progress
* It explores the impact of this evidence on the practice of expert clinicians of many different countries
* It will be an unbiased and reliable reference point with the kudos of WPA endorsement

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...It is the state-of-the-art book in this emerging field, a must read in any medical library..." (Psychotherapy & Psychosomatics, Vol.71, No.6, 2002)

"...a stimulating and comprehensive account of recent research..." (British Journal of Psychiatry, September 2003)

From the Back Cover

Be Guided by the Evidence?

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental disorder involving episodes of mania or hypomania and depression and affects up to 5% of the population. Often undiagnosed, bipolar disorder usually begins in adolescence and remains untreated for years although several treatment options are available.

In the last decade, research into this disorder has intensified and it now appears that bipolar disorder is a much more common condition than previously thought.

This volume provides:

• Coverage of developments in diagnostic, therapeutic, social and economic issues surrounding bipolar disorder

• Accompanying commentaries from internationally acclaimed experts

• An unbiased and reliable reference point

This fifth volume in the WPA Series Evidence and Experience in Psychiatry is of relevance to all psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health nurses and policy makers.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 523 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (May 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471560375
• ISBN-13: 978-0471560371
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,600,679 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)