Mania: Clinical and Research Perspectives [Hardcover]

Paul J. Goodnick (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1998

Since the 1990 publication of Goodwin and JamisonAs classic text on mania and bipolar and unipolar depression, Manic-Depressive Illness, there have been a number of significant advances in the research, diagnosis, and treatment of mania and bipolar disorder. Developed and written by experts at the forefront of these advances, Mania: Clinical and Research Perspectives provides a comprehensive overview of all recent developments on all aspects of mania. Mania is divided into three sections: diagnostic considerations, biological aspects, and treatment. ADiagnostic ConsiderationsA includes coverage of the diagnostic revisions in DSM-IV, special comorbidity issues in children and substance abuse, the differentiation of mood swing from bipolar disorder, and generational change and genetic linkage. ABiological AspectsA reviews the current state of knowledge in biochemistry and biological techniques such as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and brain imaging. ATreatmentA thoroughly surveys all major treatment regimens for mania, including new drug therapies such as carbamazepine, valproate, clozapine, risperidone, verapamil, and nimodipine. This section also details new findings on the use of lithium and the risks for pregnant women and advances in psychotherapy. The book concludes with a summary that provides a historical perspective and directions for further research. With the comprehensive coverage provided in Mania: Clinical and Research Perspectives, readers will be able to improve patient care through advanced diagnosis and treatment.

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"I would highly recommend this book to all clinicians. The diagnostic and treatment sections will be relevant to anyone treating manic patients. The section on biology should be of interest to those who want to have more insight into the nature of this illness and why and how the therapeutic agents work."-- "Journal of Clinical Psychiatry"

About the Author

Paul J. Goodnick, M.D., is Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Director of the Mood Disorders Program at the University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 412 pages
• Publisher: Amer Psychiatric Pub; 1 edition (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880487283
• ISBN-13: 978-0880487283
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,365,640 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for Clinicians and Patients, April 19, 2000

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This review is from: Mania: Clinical and Research Perspectives (Hardcover)

This book is a thorough collection of journal articles on manic disorders and their treatments. The summary is in english and is useful when presenting the information to the general public.