Understanding Bipolar Disorder

Download or read book Understanding Bipolar Disorder written by David J. Miklowitz and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to systematically examine the development and course of bipolar disorder across the lifespan, identifying important directions for evidence-based treatment and prevention. The editors and contributors are foremost authorities who synthesize cutting-edge research at multiple levels of analysis, including genetic, neurobiological, cognitive, emotional, and family perspectives. Compelling topics include how bipolar symptoms change from childhood through adolescence and adulthood and the interplay of risk and protective factors at different developmental stages. The volume also addresses how developmental knowledge can inform the selection and timing of clinical interventions.