Bipolar Disorder Answer Book

Paperback

Main Details

Title Bipolar Disorder Answer Book
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Dr. Charles Atkins
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:304
Dimensions(mm): Height 202,Width 161
ISBN/Barcode 9781402210570
ClassificationsDewey:616.895
Audience
General
Illustrations Illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Sourcebooks, Inc
Imprint Sourcebooks, Inc
Publication Date 29 May 2008
Publication Country United States

Description

Approximately 5.7 million Americans have bipolar disorder, a brain disorder also known as manic-depressive illness. The Bipolar Disorder Answer Book is an authoritative reference for people with Bipolar Disorder and their loved ones, providing sound advice and immediate answers to their most pressing questions. Written by an experienced psychiatrist, The Bipolar Disorder Answer Book covers such topics as: -What are the symptoms and different types of Bipolar Disorder?-Can other illnesses cause Bipolar Disorder?-What therapies, medications and relapse-prevention strategies can help with Bipolar Disorder?-How does Bipolar Disorder differ in children and adults?-What special issues are there for women with Bipolar Disorder?-How can family and friends respond in a psychiatric emergency? The Bipolar Disorder Answer Book offers up clear, confident counsel in an easy-to-read Q&A format that explains confusing medical lingo and guides readers through the world of Bipolar Disorder.

Author Biography

Charles Atkins, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist working in Waterbury, Connecticut. He's on the clinical faculty at Yale University, where he trained. He has published over a hundred articles and columns, as well as psychological thrillers, including one with a hero who has bipolar disorder. His website is www.charlesatkins.com.