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Will the Real Bipolar Please Stand Up
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More than 100 years after what we now know as bipolar disorders was first described in psychiatric research as "manic depressive insanity," confusion, misdiagnosis, and improper treatment are still hallmarks of this perplexing condition. Evolving understanding of subtypes, changing definitions, and an expanding research base all contribute to much difference of opinion.
To help practicing psychiatrists clear the confusion, Oakstone Medical, publisher of Practical Reviews in Psychiatry, is releasing "Will the Real Bipolar Please Stand Up," an audio CD filled with historical perspective, a summary of current controversies surrounding bipolar disorder and related conditions, and practical guidance on current definitions, diagnosis, and treatment.
This concise yet thorough review of progress toward consensus surrounding bipolar disorder is authored and narrated by world-renowned bipolar researcher J. Raymond DePaulo Jr., MD, Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Dr. DePaulo's insightful half-hour presentation is a must-have for psychiatrists who struggle with management of bipolar patients, particularly those with milder forms of the disorder often seen in a clinic setting.
Here's what you'll learn about as you listen:
- The clinical and scientific history underpinning today's difficulties with classification, diagnosis and treatment
- Why researchers believe type 2 bipolar disorder is an entirely distinct entity
- Standards for reliability of diagnosis
- Changes in diagnostic criteria
- Distinguishing mild bipolar disorder from depression
- The genetic basis for bipolar disorder
- Use of antidepressants in mild bipolar disorder
- Concurrent use of mood stabilizers and antidepressants
- How confusion and disagreement among specialists harms patients
- How behavior and personality disorders complicate diagnosis and treatment
- What the future holds in further refinements of classifications, research advances and clinical practice
Take a step toward clearing the confusion over bipolar disorder in your clinical practice. Order today, and get your copy of this expert consult. Your purchase is RISK-FREE with our 100% guarantee of satisfaction!
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