Bipolar Disorder In Childhood And Early Adolescence

Download or read book Bipolar Disorder in Childhood and Early Adolescence written by Barbara Geller and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2005-12-15 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides a state-of-the-science review of knowledge on bipolar disorder in children, covering all aspects of theory and research. Leading clinical researchers address such topics as epidemiology, diagnosis and assessment, comorbidity, and outcomes. Compelling findings are presented on the neurobiological and genetic bases of the disorder. Throughout, contributors identify promising directions for further investigation while weighing in on key methodological questions and areas of controversy.