Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Bipolar Disorder at School, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014 Developmental Psychopathology at School Series

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.

Introduction and Overview.- Etiology.- Prevalence and Associated Conditions.- Case Finding, Screening, and Referral.- Diagnostic Assessment.- Psycho-Educational Assessment.- Treatment of Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents.- Appendix.- References.

Shelley R. Hart, Ph.D., is currently a postdoctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins University in the Psychiatric Epidemiology Training Program, Department of Mental Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health.  Her research at Hopkins has focused on individuals with emotional and behavioral challenges, specifically those with bipolar disorder or with suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Her academic preparation consists of undergraduate and graduate degrees in Psychology, with a Master of the Arts in Education from the California State University, Sacramento (school psychology credential) followed by a doctorate from the University of California, Santa Barbara in the Department of Counseling, Clinical and School Psychology.

Prior to her graduate studies, Dr. Hart spent a number of years in the mental health arena working with severely impaired individuals in psychiatric facilities or transitioning to the community.  Her desire to intervene earlier in the progression of mental health challenges led her to school psychology, and she practiced in schools in Northern California for several years. Dr. Hart has focused her career on children and youth with emotional and behavioral challenges, particularly the intersection between mental health and the educational context; that is, promoting successful experiences for this underserved population in the schools. Her scholarly activities include manuscripts, articles and book chapters, as well as local, state, and national presentations related to these topics.

Stephen E. Brock, Ph.D.,is a Professor and the School Psychology Program Coordinator at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS). His professional preparation includes undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology, and a Ph.D. in Education (with an emphasis in psychological studies) from the University ofCalifornia, Davis, where he researched Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. 

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