The bipolar teen what you can do to help your child and your family
David J. Miklowitz, Elizabeth L. George.
- New York Guilford Press c2008.
- xii, 356 p. 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 335-348) and index.
What's happening to my teenager? -- A close look at the symptoms -- Getting an accurate diagnosis -- Living with bipolar disorder: what your family can expect -- How did my teenager get this illness? -- Medications for bipolar disorder in teens -- How psychotherapy can help your teenager and your family -- Helping your teen accept ongoing medication treatment -- Family management and coping -- Tools and tactics for preventing mood episodes -- What to do when mania begins -- How to handle depression -- Dealing with suicidal thinking and behavior -- Tackling the school environment.