The Bipolar Handbook for Children, Teens, and Families Real-Life Questions with Up-to-Date Answers

by Burgess, Wes

• ISBN13: 9781583333075
• ISBN10: 158333307X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-15
• Publisher: Avery Trade

Summary

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: bull; how to choose the right doctor or specialist for your child; bull; what treatment and medication protocols are best; and bull; 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.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

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