Bipolar Disorder For Dummies

Learn to:

Recognize warning signs of mania and depression Find the latest treatment options Help a loved one with bipolar disorder Deal effectively with depression, anxiety, and related conditions

A clear and insightful guide to successfully managing bipolar disorder

Are you or a loved one dealing with the struggles of bipolar disorder? This complex illness is recognized as the fifth leading cause of disability worldwide and presents unique challenges throughout the recovery process. Fortunately, medication, therapy, and self–help strategies have proven very effective in stabilizing and maintaining moods. This newest edition of Bipolar Disorder For Dummies is a reassuring and practical guide to recovery.

Know the poles discover the diagnostic criteria for mania and depression and the various forms of bipolar disorder Tame the beast discover the importance of confirming the diagnosis with a complete psychiatric evaluation and formulating a comprehensive treatment plan Damange control get guidance on how to deal with the physical, emotional, and financial fallout that commonly accompanies a major mood episode and long–term struggles with bipolar disorder Self–help strategies develop techniques to identify the early signs of oncoming mood episodes and stop them in their tracks

Open the book and find:

DSM–5 diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder I and II and related conditions How to handle the high cost of treatment Advice on vitamins and other supplements that may help with mood management Psychotherapies and self–help strategies Do′s and don???ts for helping a loved one with bipolar disorder Information on the diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents

Candida Fink, MD is a psychiatrist, board certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, who specializes in working with people of all ages and their loved ones to manage bipolar disorder. Joe Kraynak is a professional writer who deals with bipolar in his family.