HELP IS HERE Bipolar disorder has recently been identified as one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed conditions affecting children -- and it is dramatically on the rise. The Ups and Downs of Raising a Bipolar Child gives parents the sound advice and expert information they need to cope with this challenging diagnosis, and shows how to provide essential care and support for a bipolar child as well as for the rest of the family.

The Ups and Downs of Raising a Bipolar Child: A Survival Guide for Parents

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Lederman, Judith

Fink, Candida

Mental Health

Atria

You probably want the 2nd Edition of this book. Bipolar Disorder affects many more people than just the 2.5 million Americans who suffer from the disease. Like depression and other serious illnesses, bipolar disorder also affects spouses, partners, family members, friends and coworkers. And, according to the Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation, 15% of children diagnosed with ADHD may actually be suffering from early-onset of Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar Disorder For Dummies reveals some of the causes and consequences of bipolar disorder, let you in on some crisis survival strategies, and describe ways that friends and family members can support loved ones who have the disease. The book includes an overview of the causes and symptoms of bipolar disorder, explains step-by-step how to obtain an accurate diagnosis, discusses the medications available, and tells what you can and can't do to help someone with the disease. You'll learn: <ul>
<li>The different categories and potential causes of bipolar disorder</li>
<li>How to select the right mental health specialist</li>
<li>Managing employment-related issues brought on because of the disorder</li>
<li>How bipolar disorder affects children</li>
<li>Advocating for yourself or a loved one</li>
<li>Planning ahead for manic and depressive episodes</li>
<li>Selecting the best medications for you--including alternative "natural" treatments</li>
<li>How to survive an immediate crisis situation</li>
<li>Identifying triggers and mapping your moods</li>
</ul>Complete with fill-in-the-blanks forms and charts, key web site and email addresses, and first-hand accounts from real people, Bipolar Disorder For Dummies gives you the latest information and self-help strategies you and your loved ones need to help everyone affected feel a whole lot better.

Bipolar Disorder for Dummies

Kraynak, Joseph

For Dummies

Get an accurate diagnosis and get on with enjoying and living your life! Bipolar Disorder affects many more people than just the millions who suffer from the disease. Like depression and other serious illnesses, bipolar disorder also affects spouses, partners, family members, friends, and coworkers. Bipolar Disorder For Dummies explains the brain chemistry behind the disease and covers the latest medications and therapies. You'll get reassuring, sound advice and self-help techniques that you and your loved ones, including kids and teens, can use to ease and eliminate symptoms, function in times of crisis, plan ahead for manic or depressive episodes, and feel a whole lot better. <ul>
<li>Covers new diagnosis methods developed by the American Psychiatric Association</li> <li>Increased coverage of genetics, biochemistry, and imaging studies relevant to bipolar disorder</li> <li>Advice on supporting a loved one (who may not want help)</li> <li>Updated and expanded medication guide and treatment options, including Deep Brain Stimulation</li> </ul>
Complete with fill-in-the-blank forms and charts, key online resources, and first-hand accounts from real people, Bipolar Disorder For Dummies gives you the latest information and self-help strategies you and your loved ones need to conquer this disease and get on with your lives.

Kraynak, Joe.

Take control of bipolar disorder When you or a loved one is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, it can be a time of fear and worry. Bipolar Bipolar Disorder For Dummies, 3rd Edition is a reassuring guide that sorts out the differences between bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymic disorder; explains the biology behind the illness; and covers the latest medications, therapies, and self-help techniques to ease and eliminate symptoms, function in times of crisis, and plan ahead for manic or depressive episodes. This latest edition includes coverage of the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition) classifications and specifiers for bipolar disorder, updated content on genetics, biochemistry, and imaging studies relevant to bipolar; expanded coverage on how to handle the high costs of treatment; guidance for supporting a loved one (who may not want help); and expert insight into medications and treatment options, including electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and deep brain stimulation (DBS); along with new coverage on special populations (differences in diagnosing and treating bipolar disorder in women, seniors, expectant moms, ethnic populations, and other groups). Bipolar disorder, which has also been called manic-depression, is a brain disorder that causes unusual mood swings and shifting energy levels. The symptoms of bipolar disorder can, if not understood and properly treated, disrupt relationships, families, and careers. The good news is that bipolar disorder responds very well to the right medication, therapy, and self-help strategies and skills. When bipolar disorder makes you feel as though you're losing control, reach for Bipolar Disorder For Dummies--the book that puts you back in the driver's seat. <ul>
<li>Recognize the warning signs of mania and depression</li> <li>Tell the difference between bipolar I, bipolar II, and related conditions </li>
<li>Discover which medications are best for treating both poles of bipolar disorder--depression and mania--and for treating related conditions, including anxiety </li>
<li>Find practical strategies for dealing with medication side effects</li> <li>Develop communication, problem-solving, and conflict-management skills for preventing and dealing with the interpersonal conflict that often accompanies bipolar disorder</li> <li>Find out what you can do to help a loved one with bipolar disorder</li> </ul>
Bipolar Disorder For Dummies, 3rd Edition offers straightforward, reassuring information about bipolar disorder to help you or your loved one conquer the illness.

Bipolar Disorder FD 3E (For Dummies)

Wrap your mind around bipolar disorder and understand your treatment options 
Bipolar Disorder For Dummies, 4th Edition explains everything about this common mental health diagnosis in easy-to-understand terms. If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you aren’t alone. This book helps make sense of options when it comes to medications, therapies, and treatments that could improve your quality of life. You can live a full life with bipolar disorder by managing your symptoms and following a solid treatment plan. With compassionate advice and friendly insights, this book empowers you with the information you need to find support for yourself or assist a loved one who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This updated edition covers emerging and alternative therapies, including ketamine, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), marijuana, and psychedelics. Get the latest on medical, therapeutic, and self-help strategies for bipolar management Navigate your way through the challenges of a bipolar diagnosis Learn the chemistry behind bipolar disorder―in terms anyone can understand Control symptoms, function in times of crisis, and plan ahead for manic or depressive episodes 
If you suspect you may have bipolar disorder, if you have recently been diagnosed, or if you have a loved one with bipolar disorder, this Dummies guide offers you an accessible resource for learning all the basics.

Bipolar Disorder For Dummies

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The Ups and Downs of Raising a Bipolar Child: A Survival Guide for Parents

Bipolar Disorder for Dummies

Bipolar Disorder for Dummies

Bipolar Disorder FD 3E (For Dummies)

Bipolar Disorder For Dummies