The Hypomania Handbook: The Challenge of Elevated Mood
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (669 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0781775205 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Excellent for detecting history of hypomania JayWhite Two of the most challenging clinical situations in psychiatry are accurately detecting a history of hypomania and determining whether a depressed patient has unipolar or bipolar depression. This is crucial in determining treatment and avoiding worsening the patient's condition with the wrong medication.The fact that. The Hypomania Handbook Spacekitten Quite technical, but still useful to a layman. This book is well researched and very useful to anyone looking to better understand a person affected by this temperament. There is also substantial information regarding medication and treatment.. "One of the 10 Most Clinically Relevant Books of the Past Decade" according to C. Doran. In a special January 2008 review article, Dr Hagop Akiskal, Editor of the Journal of Affective Disorders selects The Hypomania Handbook as one of the ten most Clinically Relevant authored monographs of the past decade. It "is the only book in English of which I am aware that is entirely devoted to hypomania, from a
This practical, clinically oriented handbook provides up-to-date information on the concept, causality, diagnosis, and pharmacologic and behavioral treatment of hypomania, an increasingly recognized stage of bipolar illness often referred to as "elevated mood." The first section traces the evolution of the concept of elevated mood, including the bipolar spectrum model and the GEnES fingerprint, a new model for understanding the role of both neurocellular and environmental factors in mood disorders. Subsequent sections address diagnostic issues, provide evidence-based treatment recommendations, and discuss the management of symptoms, populations, and comorbid conditions that pose special challenges. An appendix lists Internet resources for patients.