Bipolar Disorder in Youth: Presentation, Treatment and Neurobiology 1st Edition

Bipolar Disorder in Youth offers a comprehensive, evidence-based examination of bipolar disorder as it emerges during childhood and adolescence—a critical developmental period when the illness often begins and can significantly alter lifelong outcomes. Recognizing bipolar disorder as a progressive, highly heritable condition with distinct presentations in youth compared to adults, this book addresses the major diagnostic, neurobiological, and treatment-related controversies that complicate early identification and intervention. By integrating current findings from developmental neuroscience, genetics, and clinical research, it provides clinicians and researchers with a clear framework for understanding risk states, early manifestations, and opportunities to delay or prevent illness progression.

Key Features:

• Focused coverage of bipolar disorder as a developmental illness beginning in adolescence
• In-depth discussion of diagnostic challenges and controversies specific to children and adolescents
• Comprehensive review of neurobiological and brain-development abnormalities linked to early-onset bipolar disorder
• Evidence-based guidance on treatment strategies and early intervention approaches
• Dedicated analysis of children at risk for bipolar disorder and preventive clinical implications
• Organized into three clear sections: diagnosis, treatment, and neurobiology
• Authored and edited by internationally recognized experts in pediatric and adolescent bipolar disorder
• Essential reference for clinicians, researchers, and mental health professionals working with youth populations