Treatment of Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Treatment of Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents

ISBN-10: 1593856784
ISBN-13: 9781593856786
Edition: 1
Release: April 28, 2008
Hardcover: 418 pages
Book Description
Recent advances in evidence-based treatment of pediatric bipolar disorder are comprehensively reviewed in this authoritative volume. The prominent editors and contributors examine the current status of widely used medications and psychosocial therapies, and explore new horizons in tailoring treatment to individuals' neurobiological and clinical profiles. Chapters on specific populations discuss strategies for addressing common co-occurring disorders in children and adolescents with bipolar disorder, treating preschoolers, targeting depressive symptoms, and improving early intervention and prevention. Other essential topics include medication side effects and approaches to monitoring and ameliorating them, and ethical issues related to treatment and research.