Manic-Depressive Illness

Bipolar Disorders and Recurrent Depression

Second Edition

Frederick K. Goodwin and Kay Redfield Jamison

The seminal work in the area of manic depression/bipolar disorders.
Incorporates cutting-edge research from two leading clinicians
Offers practical guidelines for differential diagnosis and clinical management
Retains the distinct perspective of its authors while assuring the maximum in-depth coverage of a vastly expanded base of scientific knowledge

Manic-Depressive Illness

Bipolar Disorders and Recurrent Depression

Second Edition

Frederick K. Goodwin and Kay Redfield Jamison

Description

The revolution in psychiatry that began in earnest in the 1960s led to dramatic advances in the understanding and treatment of manic-depressive illness. Hailed as the most outstanding book in the biomedical sciences when it was originally published in 1990, Manic-Depressive Illness was the first to survey this massive body of evidence comprehensively and to assess its meaning for both clinician and scientist. It also vividly portrayed the experience of manic-depressive illness from the perspective of patients, their doctors, and researchers. Encompassing an understanding about the illness as Kraeplin conceived of it- about its cyclical course and about the essential unity of its bipolar and recurrent unipolar forms- the book has become the definitive work on the topic, revered by both specialists and nonspecialists alike.

Now, in this magnificent second edition, Drs. Frederick Goodwin and Kay Redfield Jamison bring their unique contribution to mental health science into the 21st century. In collaboration with a team of other leading scientists, a collaboration designed to preserve the unified voice of the two authors, they exhaustively review the biological and genetic literature that has dominated the field in recent years and incorporate cutting-edge research conducted since publication of the first edition. They also update their surveys of psychological and epidemiological evidence, as well as that pertaining to diagnostic issues, course, and outcome, and they offer practical guidelines for differential diagnosis and clinical management. The medical treatment of manic and depressive episodes is described, strategies for preventing future episodes are given in detail, and psychotherapeutic issues common in this illness are considered. Special emphasis is given to fostering compliance with medication regimens and treating patients who abuse drugs and alcohol or who pose a risk of suicide. This book, unique in the way that it retains the distinct perspective of its authors while assuring the maximum in-depth coverage of a vastly expanded base of scientific knowledge, will be a valuable and necessary addition to the libraries of psychiatrists and other physicians, psychologists, clinical social workers, neuroscientists, pharmacologists, and the patients and families who live with manic-depressive illness.

Manic-Depressive Illness

Bipolar Disorders and Recurrent Depression

Second Edition

Frederick K. Goodwin and Kay Redfield Jamison

PART II: Clinical Studies.
4. Course and Outcome
5. Epidemiologoy
6. Childhood and Adolescence
7. Comorbidity
8. Suicide
PART III: Psychological Studies.
9. Neuropsychology
10. Personality
11. Assessment
12. Creativity
PART IV: Pathophysiology.
13. Genetics
14. Neurobiology
15. Neuroanatomy and Neuroimaging
16. Sleep and Circadian Rhythms
PART V: Treatment.
17. Fundamentals of Treatment
18. Medical Treatment of Hypomania, Mania, and Mixed States
19. Medical Treatment of Depression
20. Maintenance Medical Treatment
21. Medication Adherence
22. Psychotherapy
23. Treatment of Children and Adolescents
24. Treatment of Comorbidity
25. Clinical Management of Suicide Risk
Appendix: Resources for Information about Bipolar Disorder and Related Topics.
References.
Index.

Manic-Depressive Illness

Bipolar Disorders and Recurrent Depression

Second Edition

Frederick K. Goodwin and Kay Redfield Jamison

Reviews and Awards

"Manic-Depressive Illness stands above other selections in the field because of its organization and the clarity of presentation, in addition to the way it reveals the most cutting-edge thinking in the field. In sum, these attributes, when stitched together, render this book the authority in its field."--The Electric Review

"This is the Bible of manic-depressive illness and recurrent depression. It is the secure basis for all kinds of scientific and clinical expeditions. It unifies an immense past knowledge with the standards of the present and creates the roadmap for the future. In this book, no field and no aspect of mood and mood-related disorders remain uncovered."-Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h. c. Andreas Marneros, Psychiatric University Clinic, Halle-Wittenberg/Germany

"This definitive text on MDI/bipolar disorders documents what we have learned circa 2006, presents it clearly and logically, and should stimulate serious students of these disorders to seek and learn more."--Doody's, a 5 Star Review

"It is still true that there is nothing quite like this textbook. Anyone with a clinical, personal, research, or academic interest in mood disorders should obtain a copy."--Journal of Clinical Psychiatry