Bipolar II Disorder: Modelling, Measuring and Managing Psychopathology

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Bipolar II Disorder: Modelling, Measuring and Managing
by Gordon Parker (Editor)

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Product Description
Bipolar depression is now known to exist as a spectrum of disordersrather than a single disease entity. Bipolar II Disorder exists on thisspectrum as a condition where the depressive episodes are as severe asin Bipolar I Disorder, but where the mood elevation states are not asextreme. This unexpected combination can lead to a failure to detect acondition thought to affect up to 6% of the population. This bookreviews, for the first time, our knowledge of this debilitatingdisorder, covering its history, classification and neurobiology. In aunique section, fourteen internationally recognized experts debatemanagement strategies, building to some consensus, and resulting intreatment guidelines where no such advice currently exists. It shouldbe read by all health professionals managing mood disorders and will beinformative to those wishing to learn more about the condition.

Book Description
Reviews our knowledge of Bipolar II Disorder, covering its history, classification, neurobiology and treatment.   

Product Details
  

• Hardcover: 318 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (March 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521873142
• ISBN-13: 978-0521873147
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.1 x 0.9 inches