Table of Contents

Introduction to the second edition; 1. Bipolar disorder in historical perspective Edward Shorter; 2. The bipolar spectrum James Phelps; 3. Defining and measuring bipolar II disorder Gordon Parker; 4. Bipolar II disorder in context: a review of epidemiology, disability and economic burden George Hadjipavlou, David J. Bond and Lakshmi N. Yatham; 5. Comorbid conditions associated with bipolar II disorder Gordon Parker; 6. Is bipolar II disorder increasing in prevalence? Gordon Parker; 7. Personality styles associated with bipolar II disorder Kathryn Fletcher; 8. Distinguishing bipolar II disorder from personality-based states of emotional dysregulation Joel Paris; 9. The neurobiology of bipolar II disorder Emre Bora and Christos Pantellis; 10. The role of antidepressants in managing bipolar II disorder Joseph Goldberg; 11. Current status of mood stabilisers in the management of bipolar II disorder George Hadjipavlou, David J. Bond and Lakshmi Yatham; 12. The use of atypical antipsychotic drugs in bipolar II disorder Eduard Vieta and Nuria Cruz; 13. The role of fish oil in managing bipolar II disorder Anne-Marie Rees; 14. Psychological interventions for bipolar II disorder Vijaya Manicavasagar and David Gilfillin; 15. The role of wellbeing plans in managing bipolar II disorder Margo Orum; 16. The trajectory of illness experienced by those with bipolar II disorder Tessa Cleradin; 17. Clinical models for managing bipolar II disorder: model one Gordon Parker; 18. Clinical models for managing bipolar II disorder: model two Terence Ketter and Po Wang; 19. Management commentary 1 Darryl Bassett; 20. Management commentary 2 Michael Berk; 21. Management commentary 3 Sophia Frangou; 22. Management commentary 4 Mark Frye; 23. Management commentary 5 S. Nassir Ghaemi; 24. Management commentary 6 Michael Gitlin and David Miklowitz; 25. Management commentary 7 Joseph Goldberg; 26. Management commentary 8 Guy Goodwin; 27. Management commentary 9 Andrew Nierenberg; 28. Management commentary 10 Robert Post; 29. Management commentary 11 Michael Thase; 30. Management commentary 12 Eduard Vieta; 31. Management commentary 13 Allan Young; 32. Rounding up and tying down Gordon Parker; Index.

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The only academic and clinical management review focused entirely on bipolar II disorder - a unique educational and clinical resource.

About the Author

Gordon Parker is Scientia Professor at the School of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia and based at the Black Dog Institute.

Reviews

'This book not only helps clinicians navigate an uncharted area but also paves the road for further scholarly research of a disease with such a high burden of suffering … This stimulating and insightful book should be on the reading list of every clinician who cares for patients with mood disorders.' Annals of Clinical Psychiatry

'How do you write a book about a disorder that is ill defined and little researched? You could just outline the depth of ignorance and point out potentially useful paths but Parker has instead given readers the benefit of experience combined with what evidence is available … if you are looking for a book that gives you the way to understand and treat bipolar II then Dr Parker's regimen may well be what you are looking for.' Psychological Medicine

'An important and comprehensive volume. I recommend it to trainees in mental health as well as practitioners whose focus is on mood disorders.' David L. Dunner, Journal of Clinical Psychiatry

'This substantial book on the 'newcomer' of bipolar II disorder was a pleasure to read and review, not only because the topic required such a definitive work, but also because of the inclusive structure and style … the lucidity of the work makes it suitable for both trainees and experts alike. The interested consumer or carer will also find it beneficial and its language is largely approachable.' Australian Psychiatry

'The way most of the chapters are written should make it easy - even for colleagues who are not too familiar with the recent developments in the field of the 'bipolar spectrum' - to better understand the issues about bipolar II disorder, its treatment, and its management … this book is a helpful resource for clinicians and provides a well-written introduction into bipolar II disorder for researchers from different points of views.' Journal of Psychosomatic Research

'This book not only fills a void in the literature, it does so in such a clear and concise manner that it is a true pleasure to read. What's more, the debate format results in excellent discussions of the definition and management of bipolar II disorder. As a resident who routinely treats patients with mood disorders, I found this to be an essential addition to my bookshelf.' Doody's Notes