Advances in Treatment of Bipolar Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians

Clinicians seeking evidence-based quantitative assessments for diagnosing and treating patients with bipolar disorder can now rely on a single, authoritative source. Written by esteemed author Terence A. Ketter, “Advances in Treatment of Bipolar Disorders” provides a rigorous analysis of the benefits and harms of both established and recently developed treatments, drawing on the authors’ extensive clinical experience.

This invaluable resource offers a unique blend of quantitative soundness and qualitative richness, empowering clinicians to stay abreast of the latest research and integrate it into their practice with confidence. The book’s comprehensive coverage extends to:

• Advances in treating specific populations, including women, children, and older adults
• Evidence-based quantitative assessments using “numbers needed to treat” for therapeutic effects and “numbers needed to harm” for side effects
• Clinically relevant information based on nearly two decades of research and clinical treatment experience at Stanford University
• Helpful features such as plentiful figures and summary tables for easy comprehension

In addition to acute bipolar depression and acute manic and mixed episodes, the book provides in-depth guidance on the preventive treatment of bipolar disorder and the pharmacology of mood-stabilizing and second-generation antipsychotic medications.

Bipolar disorders are complex and challenging mental illnesses, and clinicians need access to the most up-to-date knowledge to effectively manage their patients’ care. “Advances in Treatment of Bipolar Disorders” is an indispensable resource for clinicians seeking to update their knowledge and ensure an evidence-based standard of care for this patient population.

Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing

Publication Date: April 9, 2015

Language: English

ISBN: 9781585624171, 9781615370238