The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide

Author : David J. Miklowitz
Publisher : Guilford Press
ISBN 13 : 160623983X
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide written by David J. Miklowitz and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bipolar diagnosis can be overwhelming to sufferers and their family members. They need trustworthy information and support for finding the right treatment and coping with the illness's devastating ups and downs. Over 200,000 readers have already found exactly that in this indispensable guide from a leading expert. Explaining the disorder's causes, diagnosis, and best current treatments, David J. Miklowitz shows how to plan for and reduce recurrences of mood symptoms, make needed lifestyle changes to stay well, and strengthen relationships strained by the illness. Readers love the user-friendly tone, true-to-life stories, checklists, worksheets, and practical problem-solving advice. Updated throughout, the second edition has a new chapter, "For Women Only"; the latest facts on medications and therapy; and an expanded discussion of parenting issues for bipolar adults. This book will be invaluable to people with bipolar illness and their family members and significant others; mental health professionals and students.

Author : David J. Miklowitz
Publisher : Guilford Publications
ISBN 13 : 1462534988
Total Pages : 457 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide, Third Edition written by David J. Miklowitz and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2019-02-21 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bipolar disorder is a lifelong challenge--but it doesn't have to rule your life. Find the science-based information you need in the revised third edition of this indispensable guide. Trusted authority Dr. David J. Miklowitz shares proven strategies for managing your illness or supporting a loved one with the disorder. Learn specific steps to cope with mood episodes, reduce recurrences, avoid misdiagnosis, get the most out of treatment, resolve family conflicts, and make lifestyle changes to stay well. Updated throughout, the third edition has a new chapter on kids and teens; the latest facts on medications and therapy, including important advances in personalized care; and expanded coverage of the bipolar II subtype. It features boxes on complementary and alternative treatments and provides downloadable practical tools.

Author : E Fuller Torrey
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 0786739479
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Surviving Manic Depression written by E Fuller Torrey and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2009-03-05 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surviving Manic Depression is the most authoritative book on this disorder, which affects more than two million people in the U.S. alone. Based on the latest research, it provides detailed coverage of every aspect of manic depression-from understanding its causes and treatments to choosing doctors and managing relapses-with guidance drawn from the latest scientific information. Drs. Torrey and Knable provide thorough, up-to-date coverage of all aspects of the disease, including a detailed description of symptoms (with many direct descriptions from patients themselves), risk factors, onset and cause, medications (including drugs still in the testing stage), psychotherapy, and rehabilitation, as well as information about how the disease affects children and adolescents. Here too are discussions of special problems related to manic depression, including alcohol and drug abuse, violent behavior, medication noncompliance, suicide, sex, AIDS, and confidentiality. Surviving Manic Depression also includes special features such as a listing of selected websites, books, videotapes, and other resources.

Author : Dean A Haycock
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1440504067
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Everything Health Guide to Adult Bipolar Disorder written by Dean A Haycock and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-08-18 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More and more people are being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which affects 2.6 percent of all American adults. This diagnosis can be scary for patients and their loved ones, but new medications, therapies, and lifestyle changes have transformed treatment and benefited patients. With this health guide, you'll find authoritative, reassuring advice on topics like: The causes of bipolar disorder Common side effects to medications Alternative and nontraditional approaches Mania and manic episodes Links between bipolar and other disorders This completely revised and updated edition includes the latest treatment options as well as recent studies and classifications. Bipolar disorder is a complex diagnosis. With this positive, supportive guide, you'll find the answers to all your questions--even the ones you haven't thought to ask.

Author : Monica Ramirez Basco
Publisher : Guilford Press
ISBN 13 : 1593851626
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Bipolar Workbook written by Monica Ramirez Basco and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2005-12-21 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This workbook delivers a hands-on resource, with a variety of tools that enable readers to recognize the early warning signs of an oncoming episode, develop plans for withstanding the seductive pull of manic episodes, and escape the paralysis of depression.

Author : Julie A. Fast
Publisher : Balance
ISBN 13 : 1538725037
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder written by Julie A. Fast and published by Balance. This book was released on 2023-05-09 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and updated, Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder is a groundbreaking, comprehensive program to help those with bipolar disorder—and those who care about them—gain permanent control over their lives. Most people diagnosed with bipolar disorder are sent home with the name of a doctor and multiple prescriptions. However, few people with bipolar disorder are able to find long-term stability with medications alone. Bipolar disorder researcher and expert Julie A. Fast, who was diagnosed with the illness at age thirty-one, and specialist John Preston, PsyD, offer the pioneering Take Charge program used around the world to help readers promote stability, reduce mood swings, increase work ability, decrease health care costs, and improve relationships. The book guides those with bipolar disorder and their loved ones toward a comprehensive personal treatment plan by incorporating: Medications and bipolar-safe supplements Lifestyle changes that help manage bipolar symptoms naturally Behavior modifications that reduce and prevent symptoms Guidelines on assembling an effective support team By helping readers gather powerful strategies, Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder delivers a dynamic program to treat this difficult but ultimately manageable illness.

Author : Ruth C. White
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781608824571
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bipolar 101 written by Ruth C. White and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2009-02-01 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After receiving a bipolar diagnosis, you need clear answers. Bipolar 101 is a straightforward guide to understanding bipolar disorder. It includes all the information you need to control your symptoms and live better. Authored by both a psychologist and a mental health expert who has bipolar disorder herself, this pocket guide is the only book on bipolar disorder you'll ever need.

Author : Francis Mark Mondimore
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN 13 : 1421439069
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bipolar Disorder written by Francis Mark Mondimore and published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mondimore has added sidebars on fascinating details about the history of this disorder and its treatment.

Author : Russ Federman
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
ISBN 13 : 1572249498
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Facing Bipolar written by Russ Federman and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2010-02-02 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you travel to a new city, it helps to have a map close at hand. On the first day of school, you need to have your schedule of classes. And if you've been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or suspect you may have it, then it's even more important to have a guidebook within reach. Facing Bipolar will help you navigate the world of medications, therapists, and the up-and-down mood cycles common to the disorder. It clearly explains what bipolar disorder is and provides sound guidance for developing the necessary coping skills to manage its impact on your life. In this book you'll discover: How therapy and medications can help When and how to tell your friends, roommates, and teachers The four key factors that will bring more stability to your life How to develop a support network and access college resources Ways to overcome the challenges in accepting this illness

Author : David J. Miklowitz
Publisher : Guilford Publications
ISBN 13 : 1462515592
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Clinician's Guide to Bipolar Disorder written by David J. Miklowitz and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This much-needed volume provides essential strategies for managing the complexities of bipolar disorder and tailoring treatment to each patient's changing needs. The authors draw on state-of-the-art research as well as their extensive clinical experience as a psychotherapist and a psychopharmacologist. In a readable and accessible style, they offer expert guidance on critical treatment questions. Vivid case examples reflect the diverse illness presentations encountered daily by clinicians in community mental health settings. -- Book Jacket