| Description |
xxiv, 397 pages ; 21 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-327) and index. |
| Contents |
Dimensions of manic-depressive illness -- The inner world: mania and depression from the inside -- The outer worlds: manic-depressive illness defined -- Conditions sometimes confused with manic-depressive illness -- Risk factors for developing manic-depressive illness -- Onset, course, and outcome -- Causes -- Medications: mood stabilizers -- Medications: antidepressants, antipsychotics, and benzodiazapines -- Medications: treatment strategies -- Nonmedication aspects of treatment -- Manic-depressive illness in children and adolescents -- Ten special problemsavior -- manic-depressive illness and creativity -- Commonly asked questions -- Issues for advocates. |
| Subject |
Bipolar disorder.
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| Added Author |
Knable, Michael B.
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| Added Title |
Manic depression |
| ISBN |
0465086640 (pbk.) |
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