Compassionate and comprehensive, Dr. Francis Mondimore's pathbreaking guide has helped thousands of people and their loved ones cope with bipolar disorder. Now in its third edition, Bipolar Disorder has been thoroughly updated with new information about the causes of the disorder, tools for diagnosis, and advances in treatment. Dr. Mondimore surveys new medications for treating bipolar disorder, including asenapine, iloperidone, paliperidone, lurasidone, and oxcarbazepine, exploring the benefits and potential side effects of each. He also reviews the scientific studies that back up claims for recommended nutritional supplements, such as omega-3s and NACand tells you which ones to leave on the shelf.Dr. Mondimore discusses recent changes in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and reviews the exciting new findings of the largest multicenter evaluation of best-treatment practices for bipolar disorder ever carried out, the Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder (STEP-BD). He describes how these findings, gleaned from the treatment experiences of thousands of patients, will improve treatment decisions.With insight and sensitivity, Dr. Mondimore makes complex medical concepts easy to understand and describes what it is like for people to live with bipolar disorder. He recommends changes to daily routines and lifestyle that will improve the quality of life for patients and offers expert advice on planning for emergencies and identifying when and how to seek help. Throughout the book, Dr. Mondimore focuses on the importance of building a support system for everyone affected by this unpredictable illness.
Preface Part I: Symptoms, Syndromes, and Diagnosis 1. Normal and Abnormal Mood Abnormal Mood Mania Hypomania The Syndrome of Depression Mixed States 2. The Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder Psychiatric Diagnosis Bipolar I Bipolar II Cyclothymic Disorder Bipolar Spectrum Disorders Rapid-Cycling Bipolar Disorder Schizoaffective Disorder 3. Bipolar Disorder and the DSM-5 What Is the DSM? Bipolar Categories in the DSM-5 4. The Mood Disease Before ""Bipolar"" Dr. Kraepelin and ""Manic-Depressive Insanity"" Dr. Cade and Lithium Part II: Treatment 5. The Plastic Brain 6. Mood-Stabilizing Medications Lithium Lamotrigine (Lamictal) Valproate (Depakote, Depakene, Epival) Carbamazepine (Tegretol, Equetro, Epitol) Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) Other Mood Stabilizers On the Horizon: Promising New Approaches Antidepressant Medications Tricyclic Antidepressants Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors New Antidepressants Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Treating Bipolar Depression 8. Antipsychotic Medications Typical Antipsychotic Medications Atypical Antipsychotic Medications 9. More Medications, Hormones, and Dietary Supplements Medications for Anxiety and Sleep Disturbances Thyroid Hormones Herbal Preparations and Nutritional Supplements Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Fish Oil N-Acetyl Cysteine St. John's Wort 10. Brain-Stimulation Treatments Electroconvulsive Therapy Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Vagal Nerve Stimulation Emerging Technologies 11. Counseling and Psychotherapy Brain and Mind What Can Therapy Do? Group Psychotherapy Individual Therapy for Depression New Psychotherapies for Bipolar Disorder ""Traditional"" Individual Psychotherapy Psychotherapy in Bipolar Disorder: Is It Really Necessary? The Psychiatrist-Psychotherapist: An Extinct Species? 12. Treatment Approaches in Bipolar Disorder Therapeutic Results as a Guide to Treatment Some Principles of Treatment Part III: Variations, Causes, and Connections 13. Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents Symptoms of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Treatment and Prognosis 14. Women with Bipolar Disorder: Special Considerations Symptom Differences in Women Postpartum Mood Disorders and Family Planning Premenstrual Syndromes 15. Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Bipolar Binges Effect, Cause, or Association? Use or Abuse? A Deadly Combination Treating Substance Abuse and Addiction 16. The Science of Cycles: Chronobiology Circadian Rhythms Seasonal Affective Disorder The Sleep Cycle and Bipolar Disorder 17. The Genetics of Bipolar Disorder Genes, Chromosomes, and DNA Genetic Diseases What We Know The Search Continues 18. Bipolar Biology How the Body Handles Stress Bipolar Disorder and Hormonal Systems Picturing Bipolar Disorder in the Brain 19. Bipolar Disorder and Creativity Part IV: Getting Better and Staying Well 20. Living with Bipolar Disorder Confront and Accept the Illness Practice Mood Hygiene Build Your Support System Don't Be a ""Bipolar Victim"" 21. Planning for Emergencies Know Whom to Call for Help Insurance Issues Safety Issues and Hospitalization 22. The Role of the Family Recognizing Symptoms Involuntary Treatment and Other Legal Issues More on Safety Getting Support 23. Looking Ahead Resources Suggested Reading Support and Advocacy Organizations Internet Resources Notes Index
""In the author's eyes, the purpose is to save lives. His vivid approach with real-life examples provides a glimpse into the everyday struggles of people who live with bipolar disorder, as well as their families and friends.""
