Overview
Bipolar disorder can be devastating. It can disrupt relationships and careers, it can wreak havoc on family life, and, when not properly treated, it can be fatal. Since 1999 this compassionate and comprehensive guide has helped tens of thousands of people cope with this complex disease. This, the second edition of Bipolar Disorder, is thoroughly updated and discusses promising new options for diagnosis and treatment along with new information on the disease's genetic components. Bipolar disorder is difficult to diagnose. Dr. Mondimore explains how symptoms fluctuate in persons with seasonal affective disorder, how they can lead to a mistaken diagnosis of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder in children, and how they may be made worse by alcohol or drug addiction. The disease can also be difficult to treat. Dr. Mondimore gives advice about how to pick a psychiatrist and cope with the stigma of psychiatric diagnosis. He provides extensive information on treatment options, including the advantages, disadvantages, and side effects of various drug therapies. He also describes what it is like to live with bipolar disorder and discusses how lifestyle changes can improve quality of life. Throughout, he focuses on the importance of building a support system, planning for emergencies, and giving yourself permission to seek help.
Full Product Details
Author: Francis Mark Mondimore
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.408kg
ISBN: 9780801883149
ISBN 10: 0801883148
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 01 February 2006
Recommended Age: From 18
Audience:
General/trade
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Professional and scholarly
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General
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Professional & Vocational
Replaced By: 9781421412054
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
An excellent guide to a painful and difficult yet treatable illness. Dr. Mondimore's outstanding abilities as clinician and teacher are put to good use in this indispensable book. - Kay Redfield Jamison, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and author of An Unquiet Mind Exhaustive, scientific, yet compassionate... An absolute gold mine for those with the disorder and their families: thorough, candid, and up-to-date advice, full of new possibilities for help. - Kirkus Reviews
Author Information
Francis Mark Mondimore, M.D., is a psychiatrist and member of the clinical faculty of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His books include Depression, the Mood Disease and Adolescent Depression: A Guide for Parents, both available from Johns Hopkins.
