What Works for Bipolar Kids Help and Hope for Parents

by Pavuluri, Mani; Resko, Susan

• ISBN13: 9781593854072
• ISBN10: 1593854072
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-08
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

It may be hard to believe your child will ever get better, but kids with bipolar disorder can and do lead healthy, stable lives. In this compassionate and optimistic book, expert clinician and renowned researcher Mani Pavuluri delivers information, advice, and proven strategies that empower you to deal with the challenges of bipolar disorder and help your child get well. Drawing on 20 years of experience with bipolar kids and their families, she provides solidly researched strategies for reducing or eliminating problems with mania, aggression, sleep disturbances, depression, and other issues. You'll discover practical ways to handle crises at home and in school, work with professionals to find an effective combination of medicine and psychotherapy, and cultivate a supportive community of friends and peers for your child. Dr. Pavuluri also helps you deal with the stress that comes with parenting, so you can maintain your poise, focus on the positive, and be a powerful advocate for your child. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Mani Pavuluri, MD, PhD, is Associate Professor of Child Psychiatry and Founding Director of the Pediatric Mood Disorders Clinic and Pediatric Bipolar Research Program at the Institute for Juvenile Research, University of Illinois at Chicago. She is a widely cited expert on psychological disorders in young children and has been listed as one of “America’s Top Psychiatrists” by the Consumers’ Research Council.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Introduction: Helping Your Bipolar Child: A Fresh Outlook	p. 1
The Facts and Fundamentals: Knowing the Playground
Yes, Bipolar Disorder Does Occur in Children	p. 13
Does My Child Really Have Bipolar Disorder?	p. 29
Finding the Right Doctor and Treatment Team	p. 48
Treatment That Can Help Your Child and Your Family: Finding the Solutions
Setting the Stage to Make the Most of Treatment: Principles to Get You Off to a Good Start	p. 73
Managing Your Child's Moods with Medication	p. 81
Making Life Better with RAINBOW Therapy	p. 114
Parenting with Poise: The Secret Ingredient for Success	p. 142
Pulling It All Together into Strategies for Specific Situations: Wisdom That Gets You Centered
Keeping the Peace at Home	p. 163
Finding the Best School Setting and Programs for Your Child	p. 190
Forming a Partnership with Your Child's Teacher	p. 211
Building Social Skills for Positive Friendships	p. 221
Epilogue: A Final Word	p. 233
Appendices
Principles for Meeting the Challenge of Bipolar Disorder	p. 239
Child Mania Rating Scale-Parent Version (CMRS-P)	p. 240
Child Mania Rating Scale-Teacher Version (CMRS-T)	p. 242
Medication: Tracking the History of Response	p. 244
Pediatric Side Effects Checklist (P-SEC)	p. 246
Medications Used for Bipolar Disorder in Children	p. 249
Daily Mood Calendar	p. 252
Framework for a Physician-School Teleconference	p. 253
Resources	p. 257
Bibliography	p. 261
Index	p. 265
About the Author	p. 274
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