The concise guide to bipolar disorder

Mondimore, Francis Mark 1953- (author.).

Summary: "The author, a psychiatrist, distills everything readers need to know about bipolar disorder. In down-to-earth language, he explains what bipolar disorder is and how readers can live their best life with the help of medications, therapy, the support of family and friends, and medical care. This is a resource for the newly diagnosed or those seeking rapid answers to the most common questions about bipolar disorder"--

Record details

ISBN: 9781421444031 (trade paperback)
Physical Description: print
ix, 224 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Publisher: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, [2022]
Copyright: ©2022

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-217) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Normal and abnormal mood -- Types of bipolar disorder -- Mood stabilizing medications -- Atypical antipsychotic and antidepressant medications -- More medications, hormones, and nutritional supplements -- Brain stimulation treatments -- Essential ingredients: Therapy and counseling -- Living with bipolar disorder -- The elements of mood hygiene -- Preparing for emergencies -- Family matters -- Bipolar disorder and the brain -- How treatments work -- Summing up and looking ahead.