Identifying, assessing, and treating bipolar disorder at school /
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
Shelley R. Hart, Stephen E. Brock, Ida Jeltova
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xi, 173 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations;
Dimensions
24 cm
SERIES
Series Title
Developmental psychopathology at school
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index
CONTENTS NOTE
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Prevalence and associated conditions -- Case finding, screening, and referral -- Diagnostic assessment -- Psycho-educational assessment -- Treatment of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Bipolar Disorder at School presents child and education practitioners with an evidence-based framework for accurate identification, assessment, and intervention of bipolar disorder. This straightforward resource clears up misconceptions about the condition, and outlines its complex presentation in young people, where it may appear in tandem with other disorders and bring challenges to treatment. By providing information to assist in referrals, consultations, and recommendations for special education, the authors give the reader a unique vantage point for improving students' learning environment and helping to facilitate the work of fellow professionals. Among the topics: Prevalence and associated conditions. Case finding, screening, and referrals. Diagnostic and psycho-educational assessment Treatment of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents. Plus suggested resources to assist students and their families. Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Bipolar Disorder at School is an essential reference for school psychologists and allied educational professionals, special education teachers, speech and language therapists, counselors, clinical child psychologists, and mental health practitioners"--Back cover