Unlike its cousin, bipolar I disorder, which has been extensively
studied and depicted in popular literature and on screen, bipolar
II disorder is poorly understood, underdiagnosed, and
insufficiently treated. Bipolar II Disorder: Recognition,
Understanding, and Treatment is the only text on the market that
examines every aspect of the disorder in an up-to-date, rigorous,
and clinically oriented manner. The editors, experts on the
diagnosis and treatment of this neglected illness, have gathered a
group of contributors who together advance the reader's knowledge
of the disease in a systematic, accessible way, identifying and
addressing the challenges of diagnosis and treatment and exploring
current thinking on the biological determinants of the disorder.
Acknowledging potential pitfalls of differential diagnosis, the
book examines psychiatric comorbidities that most typically
co-occur with bipolar II, such as anxiety disorders,
impulse-control disorders, and borderline personality disorder.
Next, the book focuses on the growing body of evidence that
suggests that the underlying biology of bipolar II is distinct from
that of other mood disorders and discusses the increasingly
important role that neuroimaging plays in the diagnosis and
understanding of bipolar II disorder as research progresses.
Finally, the text explores how to manage bipolar II disorder,
providing an up-to-date review of medication options and
psychosocial treatments. The book's strengths are many and
compelling: * Individual chapters are written by experts in the
fields of phenomenology, genetics, neuroimaging,
psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, child psychiatry, and
reproductive mental health who review what is currently known about
bipolar II disorder and its management.* A special chapter on
suicide describes a framework for understanding risk and a clinical
model for conducting suicide risk assessment specific to
individuals with bipolar II disorder. The chapter underscores
factors associated with increased risk in bipolar II disorder and
identifies strategies to mitigate that risk.* Written for a
professional audience, the book may also be of interest to patients
who want to learn more about their own diagnosis and to those who
wish to support them.* Fascinating case vignettes and concise key
points are provided throughout the text, helping readers to
understand and contextualize the most important information in each
chapter for easy reference and review.* Although advances have been
made in understanding bipolar II disorder since the diagnosis was
first codified in 1994, many gaps remain in the evidence base,
particularly related to optimal treatments and neurobiology, and
the book examines future directions for inquiry. For years,
clinicians had little guidance for diagnosing and treating bipolar
II disorder, relying on treatment options for bipolar I disorder,
which were inadequate and of limited efficacy. Bipolar II Disorder:
Recognition, Understanding, and Treatment responds to these
frustrations with evidence-based, substantive, and up-to-the-minute
information, demystifying the disorder and equipping the reader to
provide the highest standard of care.
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