Yatham, Lakshmi
Bipolar Disorder
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199562305
- author:
- Yatham, Lakshmi
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 17.6 x 9.6 x 0.6 cm
- Genre:
- Psychiatry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Bipolar disorder affects up to 5% of the general population and is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. Research into its neurobiology and treatment has led to increased understanding and the development of new treatments over the past 15 years.
This concise pocket book provides a comprehensive overview of bipolar disorder, covering diagnosis, clinical features, biology, and current treatment strategies including psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and somatic treatments. It is an invaluable quick reference for mental health care professionals and general practitioners seeking to understand this complex condition.