Clinical Manual for Management of Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents: A Comprehensive Guide

Written by renowned expert Robert A. Kowatch, this clinical manual is a response to the growing understanding of pediatric bipolar disorder and its underlying biological, environmental, and psychosocial influences. The book provides clinically useful information on diagnosis and management, backed by empirical evidence, case studies, and evidence-based reports from the past five years.

Expert Contributions from Leading Researchers

The manual features chapters by Dr. Mary Fristad and her team from The Ohio State University, recognized experts in family and psychosocial aspects of pediatric bipolar disorder. Their contributions, combined with the expertise of Drs. Kowatch, Findling, and Post, offer a comprehensive understanding of pediatric bipolar disorder, from age of onset to the effectiveness of various therapies.

Practical Tools for Clinicians

This manual provides clinicians with the following essential tools:

• A clinical description of childhood and adolescent bipolar disorder
• Management strategies for patients, including daily mood charting
• Current medication strategies and tactics
• Ways to help patients navigate the educational system
• Resources for clinicians, parents, and patients
• A review of future directions for childhood and adolescent bipolar disorder

The manual highlights the importance of combining family and cognitive-behavior therapy with medical treatments to help young patients achieve a more balanced life and better control over the illness in the long run.

In recent years, the medical community has shifted its focus from questioning the existence of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents to understanding how to predict, diagnose, and treat this serious medical disorder. This manual is a testament to the progress made in the field over the past 25 years.

Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing
Language: English
ISBN: 9781585622917, 9781585629022