Stoll describes promising research on dietary supplementation with Omega-3s in bipolar disorder, depression, and a host of other conditions, and outlines areas where further research is needed. A sobering report on the urgent need for more community-based care for psychiatric patients. Torrey co-founded the Treatment Advocacy Center to advocate for the passage of laws to ensure that people with brain disorders receive necessary treatment. Overcoming Depression by Demitri and Janice Papolos, 3rd Ed. Informative, encouraging, wide-ranging discussion of mood disorders and their treatment, with some information about children.
Bipolar disorder occurs more often among creative writers and artists.
A fascinating account of the lives of numerous individuals whose creative work was affected by periods of mania and depression, and who often succumbed to the illness. Kiesa Kay, Ed. Kids with bipolar disorder may be gifted and have learning disabilities as well. Excellent introductory book for parents wondering if their kids' moods and behaviors are normal or might be symptomatic of bipolar disorder, ADHD, Tourette's Syndrome, depression, or other brain disorders. Lifts blame from parents and offers advice on diagnosis and treatment options.