Overview

Bipolar disorder (BPD) is a severe mental illness which has a substantial impact on the sufferer, carers, and mental health services. Its impact is similar to that of schizophrenia. However, in contrast to schizophrenia, it has, until recently, been almost entirely neglected by psychological researchers. It is only in the last few years that substantial psychological research programmes in the UK and USA have begun to explore the role of psychosocial factors in the disorder. Yet an understanding of these influences will be essential for those trying to understand how we can treat those suffering from BPD. This volume is the first to bring together reviews of the exciting developments taking place in this field, with chapters from the leading researchers. It presents a broad overview of the psychological and psychosocial factors involved in bipolar disorder, including chapters, amongst others, on risk factors, early warning signs, and treatment.

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Author:   Steven Jones (Reader in Clinical Psychology, University of Manchester, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, UK) ,  Richard Bentall (Professor of Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Manchester, UK)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.70cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.30cm
Weight:   0.399kg
ISBN:  

9780198530091

ISBN 10:   0198530099
Pages:   254
Publication Date:   23 March 2006
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

1: Steven Jones & Richard Bentall: Introductory overview 2: Lauren B. Alloy, Lyn Y. Abramson, Amy M. Neeren, Patricia D. Walshaw, Snezana Urozevic & Robin Nusslock: Psychosocial risk factors for bipolar disorder: current and early environment and cognitive styles 3: Sheri L. Johnson & Randy Fingerhut: Life events as predictors of relapse, depression and mania in bipolar disorder 4: Warren Mansell & Jan Scott: Dysfunctional beliefs in individuals with bipolar disorders 5: Steven Jones: Circadian rhythms and the internal attribution of physiological fluctuation in bipolar disorder 6: Richard Bentall, Sara Tai & Rebecca Knowles: Psychological processes and the pathways to mania: exploring the manic defence hypothesis 7: Luke Clark & Barbara J. Sahakian: Neuropsychological and biological approaches to understanding bipolar disorder 8: Dominic Lam & Grace Wong: Bipolar relapse - the importance of early warning signs and coping strategies 9: Susan Luty: Biopsychosocial approaches and interpersonal and social rhythm therapy for bipolar disorder 10: Chad D. Morris & David J. Miklowitz: Family approaches to the course and treatment of bipolar disorder

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This is a unique offering, imparting important scholarly information that is highly useful to the research driven practitioner. Clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and other research trained mental health providers will find it good reading about current treatment and research strategies. --Doody's<br>

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Richard Bentall is the author of the award winning 'Madness Explained' (Penguin)

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