Adult bipolar disorders
Subtitle: understanding your diagnosis & getting help
By: Mitzi Waltz.
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Patient-centered guides
Publisher: O'Reilly
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Beijing; Sebastopol, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 371
Subjects: Manic-depressive illness.; Depression, Mental.; Affective disorders.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 340-345) and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: 1. What Are Bipolar Disorders?; title: Bipolar disorders: a definition; title: Types of bipolar disorders; title: The Axis system; title: States of mind in bipolar disorders; title: What causes bipolar disorders?; title: Dual and multiple diagnoses; title: Other factors in bipolar disorders; title: 2. Getting a Diagnosis; title: Where to begin; title: Referral roadblocks; title: Seeing a specialist; title: Tests for bipolar disorders; title: The diagnostic report; title: The meaning of a diagnosis; title: 3. Differential Diagnosis; title: Investigating possibilities; title: Horses, zebras, and hybrids; title: ADHD; title: Anxiety; title: Conduct disorder; title: Cushing's disease; title: Depression; title: Diabetes mellitus; title: Fibromyalgia; title: Hormonal disorders; title: Hypoglycemia; title: Lupus; title: Medication side effects; title: Multiple sclerosis; title: Personality disorders; title: Psychosis; title: Rheumatoid arthritis; title: Substance abuse; title: Schizophrenia; title: Schizoaffective disorder; title: Thyroid disorders; title: Infectious illness and mood swings; title: Seizure disorders; title: The future; title: 4. Medical Care; title: Taking charge of medication choices; title: Why medication doesn't always work; title: Dosage details; title: Blood tests and EKGs; title: Medication side effects; title: Mood stabilizers; title: Antidepressants; title: Neuroleptics; title: Stimulants; title: Drug and alcohol detox/dependency aids; title: Anti-anxiety medications; title: New drugs for bipolar disorders; title: Immune system therapies; title: Hospitalization; title: After the hospital; title: 5. Talk Therapy; title: What is therapy?; title: Types of therapists; title: How to find a therapist; title: Therapy goals; title: Therapy styles; title: Benefits of therapy; title: Non-talk therapies; title: 6. Complementary Therapies; title: Careful choices; title: The role of complementary treatments; title: Evaluating complementary therapies; title: Evaluating supplements; title: One thing at a time; title: Complementary treatment systems; title: Light therapy; title: Fixing sleep problems; title: Essential fatty acids; title: Diet; title: Allergy tests and treatments; title: Hormonal treatments; title: Anti-viral treatments and immunotherapy; title: Herbal remedies; title: Vitamins; title: Minerals; title: Nutritional supplements; title: Supplement cautions; title: Auditory integration training; title: Occupational therapy; title: Sensory integration; title: Dance, music, or art therapy; title: Stress-busters; title: The healing power of humor; title: 7. Healthcare and Insurance; title: Health insurance and bipolar disorders; title: Managing managed care; title: Fighting limits on psychiatric care; title: Getting coverage for new treatments; title: Fighting denial of care; title: Public healthcare in the US; title: Indirect financial help; title: Health Canada; title: Benefits in the UK; title: Benefits in the Republic of Ireland; title: Benefits in Australia; title: Benefits in New Zealand; title: Alternatives to insurance; title: Changing the rules; title: Other insurance issues; title: 8. Living with Bipolar Disorders; title: Taking charge of bipolar disorder; title: Thinking about thinking; title: Bipolar disorders at college; title: Bipolar disorders at work; title: Housing; title: Legal and financial planning; title: Especially for women; title: Family relationships; title: Suicide prevention; title: Criminal justice and mental illness; title: Maintaining your sanity; title: Hold on to hope; title: A. Resources; title: B. The Genetics of Bipolar Disorders; title: C. Diagnostic Tests.