The Bipolar Teen What You Can Do to Help Your Child and Your Family

by Miklowitz, David J.; George, Elizabeth L.

• ISBN13: 9781593853181
• ISBN10: 1593853181
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-11-16
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

If your teen has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder-or your child's moods seem out of control-Dr. David Miklowitz can help. The bestselling author of The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide has tailored his proven treatment approach to meet the specific needs of teens and their families. The Bipolar Teen provides tools you can use to make home life manageable again. You'll learn to spot the differences between normal teenage behavior and the telltale symptoms of mania and depression. Together with your child's doctors, you'll be able to strike a healthy balance between medication and psychotherapy, recognize and respond to the early warning signs of an oncoming episode, and collaborate effectively with school personnel. Like no other resource available, this powerful book delivers practical ways to manage chaos and relieve stress so everyone in your family-including siblings-can find stability, support, and peace of mind. Book jacket.

Author Biography

David J. Miklowitz, PhD, is Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Colorado, Boulder. His award-winning research on family-focused treatments for bipolar disorder has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the MacArthur Foundation, the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression, and the Robert Sutherland Foundation. Dr. Miklowitz is the author of the bestselling The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide, and of Bipolar Disorder: A Family-Focused Treatment Approach.

 

Elizabeth L. George, PhD, is coinvestigator with Dr. Miklowitz on the Colorado Family Project, and a psychologist with a private practice based in Boulder, Colorado.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Understanding Bipolar Disorder in Teens
"What's Happening to My Teenager?"	p. 3
A Close Look at the Symptoms	p. 21
Getting an Accurate Diagnosis	p. 43
Living with Bipolar Disorder: What Your Family Can Expect	p. 79
Treating Adolescent Bipolar Disorder
"How Did My Teenager Get This Illness?"	p. 109
Medications for Bipolar Disorder in Teens	p. 125
How Psychotherapy Can Help Your Teenager and Your Family	p. 150
Helping Your Teen Accept Ongoing Medication Treatment	p. 172
Helping Your Teen Stay Well
Family Management and Coping	p. 197
Tools and Tactics for Preventing Mood Episodes	p. 215
What to Do When Mania Begins	p. 237
How to Handle Depression	p. 260
Dealing with Suicidal Thinking and Behavior	p. 281
Tackling the School Environment	p. 302
Resources	p. 327
Bibliography	p. 335
Index	p. 349
About the Authors	p. 356
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