A must-have shelf-reference that provides need-to-know facts on Bipolar Disorder.
Approximately 5.7 million Americans have bipolar disorder, a brain disorder also known as manic-depressive illness. The Bipolar Disorder Answer Book is an authoritative reference for people with Bipolar Disorder and their loved ones, providing sound advice and immediate answers to their most pressing questions.
Written by an experienced psychiatrist, The Bipolar Disorder Answer Book covers such topics as-
-What are the symptoms and different types of Bipolar Disorder? -Can other illnesses cause Bipolar Disorder? -What therapies, medications and relapse-prevention strategies can help with Bipolar Disorder? -How does Bipolar Disorder differ in children and adults? -What special issues are there for women with Bipolar Disorder? -How can family and friends respond in a psychiatric emergency?
The Bipolar Disorder Answer Book offers up clear, confident counsel in an easy-to-read Q&A format that explains confusing medical lingo and guides readers through the world of Bipolar Disorder.
By:
Charles Atkins,
Sheryl M. Hakala
Imprint: Sourcebooks, Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 203mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 19mm
Weight: 474g
ISBN: 9781402210570
ISBN 10: 1402210574
Series: Answer Book
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 01 November 2007
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Bipolar Basics Chapter 2: The Bipolar Spectrum: One Size Does Not Fit All Chapter 3: Getting into Treatment Chapter 4: Medications: Useful Tools on the Road to Recovery Chapter 5: Mood Stabilizers Chapter 6: Antipsychotic Medications Chapter 7: Antidepressants and Other Medications Chapter 8: Other Medical Therapies - Chapter 9: Psychotherapies and Supportive Strategies - Chapter 10: Relapse Prevention Strategies - Chapter 11: Bipolar Disorder and Substance Abuse and Chemical Dependency - Chapter 12: Other Common Coexisting Psychiatric Disorders and Treatment Strategies Chapter 13: Age, Gender, and Cultural Issues Chapter 14: Living with Bipolar Disorder Chapter 15: Survival Tips for Family and Friends Chapter 16: Finding Resources: The Patchwork Quilt of Behavioral Healthcare in America Appendix A: Resources and Reading -
Charles Atkins, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist working in Waterbury, Connecticut. He's on the clinical faculty at Yale University, where he trained. He has published over a hundred articles and columns, as well as psychological thrillers, including one with a hero who has bipolar disorder. His website is www.charlesatkins.com.
