The complete idiot's guide to bipolar disorder
By: by Jay Carter and Bobbi Dempsey.
Contributors: Dempsey, Bobbi.
Publisher: Alpha
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 315
ISBN-13: 9781592578177
Subjects: Manic-depressive illness
Other titles: Complete idiot's guide; Bipolar disorder
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [297]-302) and index.
Table of contents: title: Bipolar disorder basics.; title: About bipolar disorder ;; title: The brain's bipolar perspective ;; title: Causes ;; title: Diagnosis and dual diagnosis --; title: Symptoms, effects of bipolar disorder.; title: Manic phases ;; title: Bipolar, depression, and suicide ;; title: Other related problems ;; title: When symptoms get serious ;; title: Bipolar disorder in young people --; title: Treatment.; title: Organizing a treatment plan ;; title: Medications ;; title: Therapy ;; title: Lifestyle changes ;; title: Hospitalization --; title: Living with bipolar disorder.; title: What to expect ;; title: Finding and keeping a job ;; title: Family and social life ;; title: Pregnancy and bipolar disorder ;; title: Red tape and legalities ;; title: Damage control --; title: For families.; title: Getting help for your bipolar family member ;; title: Living with a partner who's living with bipolar disorder ;; title: For parents of a bipolar preteen or young teen.