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The most practical and current resource for children and teens affected by bipolar disorder .

A practicing psychiatrist specializing in bipolar disorder for nearly twenty years, Dr. Burgess has helped countless children and teens navigate the minefield of mania and depression and lead successful, happy lives. Drawing on the real questions asked by patients and parents and families of affected children, The Bipolar Handbook for Children, Teens, and Families tackles every area of the disorder: causes; medical treatment and psychotherapy; strategies for creating a healthy lifestyle; and preventing, coping with, and treating bipolar episodes. More than five hundred questions and answers address:

- how to choose the right doctor or specialist for your child;
- what treatment and medication protocols are best; and
- how to reduce stress to prevent manic and depressive episodes.

Special chapters on practical strategies for academic success, building healthy relationships, issues that specifically affect teens versus smaller children, and coping techniques for families and friends further explore the impact of the disorder on daily life. The Bipolar Handbook for Children, Teens, and Families also includes diagnostic criteria from the American Psychiatric Association and the National Institute of Mental Health, making this a versatile guide?perfect for both quick reference and in-depth study.

Tabla de contenidos provista por Syndetics

• Introduction(p. ix)
• Chapter 1 What Is Bipolar Disorder in Children?(p. 1)
• Chapter 2 Make Sure Your Child Gets the Correct Diagnosis(p. 14)
• Chapter 3 How to Find the Right Doctor for Your Child(p. 44)
• Chapter 4 A Healthy Lifestyle Can Improve Your Child's Bipolar Disorder(p. 58)
• Chapter 5 Medical Treatment Can Help Your Bipolar Child(p. 99)
• Chapter 6 Psychotherapy Is Important for Your Child's Bipolar Disorder(p. 146)
• Chapter 7 Practical Strategies for Parenting Your Bipolar Child(p. 167)
• Chapter 8 Understand How Your Bipolar Child Thinks(p. 189)
• Chapter 9 Helping Your Bipolar Child Succeed in School(p. 202)
• Chapter 10 Teens Talk About Bipolar Disorder(p. 210)
• Chapter 11 Crisis Management for Your Child and Your Family(p. 230)
• Chapter 12 Resources: Using the Internet to Fight Bipolar Disorder(p. 251)
• Appendix 1 The American Psychiatric Association's Official Diagnostic Criteria for Bipolar Disorder(p. 265)
• Appendix 2 The National Institute of Mental Health's Symptoms of Mania, General Depression, and Psychosis(p. 267)
• Index(p. 269)

Notas de autor provistas por Syndetics

Wes Burgess, M.D., Ph.D., is a practicing psychiatrist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder. A featured commentator on NPR and network television and a former member of the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, he has lectured worldwide, written for professional journals, and contributed to several books. He received his training at Stanford University Medical Center and has taught at Stanford, UCLA, and other major universities