| The Bipolar Disorder Answer Book: Professional Answers to More Than 275 Top Questions Contributor(s): Atkins, Charles (Author) |
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ISBN: 1402210574 ISBN-13: 9781402210570 Publisher: Sourcebooks OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2007 Annotation: Am I at risk for bipolar disorder? Which type of therapy or treatment is right for me? How do you help someone who has bipolar disorder? Approximately 5.7 million American adults have bipolar disorder (formerly known as manic-depressive illness), a condition that causes abnormal shifts in a person's mood, energy and ability to function. If you or someone you love is living with bipolar disorder, you know that the questions are endless and answers are hard to come by. The Bipolar Disorder Answer Book is a reassuring, authoritative reference for you and your family, providing sound advice and immediate guidance. Written by an experienced psychiatrist, The Bipolar Disorder Answer Book will give you answers to all your most important questions, such as: What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder? Does bipolar disorder run in families? What strategies can help reduce the severity and frequency of mood swings? When should someone go for treatment? How important is medication in treating bipolar disorder? Are there specific risk factors for bipolar disorder? Written in an easy-to-read question and answer format, The Bipolar Disorder Answer Book helps you and your loved ones cope with the disorder, conquer your fears and seek help when necessary. Dr. Charles Atkins is a board-certified psychiatrist, author and professional speaker. He is on the clinical faculty at Yale University and is an attending psychiatrist at Waterbury Hospital in Connecticut. He has published three psychological thrillers and has written hundreds of articles, columns and short stories for professional and popular magazines, newspapers and journals. His website iswww.charlesatkins.com. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Self-help | Mood Disorders - Depression |
| Dewey: 616.895 |
| LCCN: 2007027692 |
| Series: Answer Book |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 6.32" W x 7.96" (1.05 lbs) 336 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Approximately 5.7 million Americans have bipolar disorder, a brain disorder also known as manic-depressive illness. The Bipolar Disorder Answer Book is an authoritative reference for people with Bipolar Disorder and their loved ones, providing sound advice and immediate answers to their most pressing questions. Written by an experienced psychiatrist, The Bipolar Disorder Answer Book covers such topics as: -What are the symptoms and different types of Bipolar Disorder? -Can other illnesses cause Bipolar Disorder? -What therapies, medications and relapse-prevention strategies can help with Bipolar Disorder? -How does Bipolar Disorder differ in children and adults? -What special issues are there for women with Bipolar Disorder? -How can family and friends respond in a psychiatric emergency? The Bipolar Disorder Answer Book offers up clear, confident counsel in an easy-to-read Q&A format that explains confusing medical lingo and guides readers through the world of Bipolar Disorder. |
Contributor Bio(s): Atkins, Charles: - Charles Atkins, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist working in Waterbury, Connecticut. He's on the clinical faculty at Yale University, where he trained. He has published over a hundred articles and columns as well as numerous psychological thrillers. |
