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Bipolar disorder : a guide for you & your loved ones / by Mondimore, Francis Mark,1953-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Normal and Abnormal Mood -- The Categories of Bipolar Disorder -- Bipolar Disorder and the DSM-5 -- The Mood Disease: Some History -- Mood-Stabilizing Medications -- Antipsychotic Medications -- Antidepressant Medications -- New (and Old) Medications and Pipeline Drugs -- More Medications, Hormones, and Dietary Supplements -- Brain-Stimulation Treatments -- Counseling and Psychotherapy -- Treatment Approaches in Bipolar Disorder -- The Brain Is Like the Internet -- More Bipolar Biology -- The Science of Cycles : Chronobiology -- The Genetics of Bipolar Disorder -- Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents -- Women with Bipolar Disorder : Special Considerations -- Alcoholism and Drug Abuse -- Borderline Personality Disorder -- Bipolar Disorder and Creativity -- Living with Bipolar Disorder -- Planning for Emergencies -- The Role of the Family -- Summing Up and Looking Ahead."The author is a psychiatrist who specializes in depression and bipolar disorder, for which the right mixture of medications is difficult to achieve. This fourth edition features updated discussions of older therapies and added material on newer ones--vagus nerve stimulation, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and intravenous infusion of ketamine/esketamine--and a new chapter comparing bipolar disorder with borderline personality disorder."--
Subjects: Manic-depressive illness.; Bipolar Disorder.;
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Dealing with bipolar disorder / by Abramovitz, Melissa,1954-author.; Gale (Firm);
Includes bibliographical references and index.What Is bipolar disorder? -- How is bipolar disorder diagnosed? -- What is life like with bipolar disorder? -- How is bipolar disorder treated?People with bipolar disorder go through dramatic mood swings; they might feel happy and energetic at one time and severely depressed at another. This book explores what this disorder is like, how it affects people's lives, and todays best treatment options.Grades 10-12.Description based on print version record.
Subjects: Manic-depressive illness;
On-line resources: https://libproxy.kirtland.edu/login?url=https://link.gale.com/apps/pub/78MH/GVRL?sid=gale_marc&u=lom_kirtlandcc -- Available online. Click here to access.;
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Dealing with bipolar disorder / by Abramovitz, Melissa,1954-author.;
Grades 10-12."People with bipolar disorder go through dramatic mood swings; they might feel happy and energetic at one time and severely depressed at another. Dealing with Bipolar Disorder explores what this disorder is like, how it affects people's lives, and today's best treatment options"--Includes bibliographical references and index.The challenges of bipolar disorder -- What Is bipolar disorder? -- How is bipolar disorder diagnosed? -- What is life like with bipolar disorder? -- How is bipolar disorder treated?
Subjects: Manic-depressive illness;
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Living with bipolar disorder : a handbook for patients and their families / by Brock, Karen R.,1953-;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 236-242) and index.How did I get here? -- A historical perspective -- Bipolar disease basics -- Bipolar disease diagnosis -- The bipolar spectrum -- Bipolar disease genetics -- Bipolar disease in women -- Why treat bipolar disease? -- Bipolar disease medications -- Talk therapy and lifestyle management -- Other treatments -- The dark side of bipolar disease -- The bipolar edge -- Prominent bipolar disease sufferers -- Putting it all together."The goal of this book is to help the bipolar person manage their illness and live a full and meaningful life. The reader will learn about bipolar disorder: how it presents, is diagnosed, is passed down in families, and how it affects women as compared to men. The types of treatment and daily maintenance are discussed"--
Subjects: Manic-depressive illness.; Manic-depressive illness; Manic-depressive illness; Bipolar Disorder;
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The concise guide to bipolar disorder / by Mondimore, Francis Mark,1953-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."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"--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.
Subjects: Bipolar disorder; Bipolar disorder;
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The bipolar disorder survival guide : what you and your family need to know / by Miklowitz, David Jay,1957-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.How this book can help you survive -- and thrive -- Understanding the experience of bipolar disorder -- Into the doctor's court : getting an accurate diagnosis -- "Is it an illness or is it me?" : coping with the diagnosis -- Where bipolar disorder comes from : genetics, biology, and stress -- What medications and psychotherapy can do for you -- Coming to terms with your medications -- Tips to help you manage moods -- Heading off the escalation of mania -- Halting the spiral of depression -- Overcoming suicidal thoughts and feelings -- For women only : what you need to know about bipolar disorder and your health -- Succeeding at home and at work : communication, problem-solving skills, and dealing effectively with stigma -- "Does my child have bipolar disorder?" : How would you know and what should you do?Bipolar disorder is a lifelong challenge--but it doesn't have to rule your life. Find the science-based information you need in the revised third edition of this indispensable guide. Trusted authority Dr. David J. Miklowitz shares proven strategies for managing your illness or supporting a loved one with the disorder. Learn specific steps to cope with mood episodes, reduce recurrences, avoid misdiagnosis, get the most out of treatment, resolve family conflicts, and make lifestyle changes to stay well. Updated throughout, the third edition has a new chapter on kids and teens; the latest facts on medications and therapy, including important advances in personalized care; and expanded coverage of the bipolar II subtype. It features boxes on complementary and alternative treatments and provides downloadable practical tools.
Subjects: Manic-depressive illness; Manic-depressive illness; Affective disorders; Depression, Mental; Bipolar Disorder.;
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OMG that's me : bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and more / by Mowry, Dave,author.;
Obsessive thoughts and behavior -- Which bipolar me is going to wake up today? -- The never-ending to-do list -- Suffering in silence -- Bipolar disorder and job insecurity -- Too depressed to shower -- Panic attacks -- Don't disappear from my like because I have bipolar disease -- Flashbacks -- Is laughter really the best medicine? -- Have bipolar and finding your funny -- Five surprising things we can do to improve our lives -- What might have been -- Suicide ideation -- Bipolar disorder and hobbies -- Misreading situations -- Bipolar disorder and bad memories -- Oversharing -- Constant conversations in my head -- Panic attacks: My constant companion -- Mental illness: A balanced vies -- Don't disrespect me because I have bipolar disease -- Identity theft: Take mine -- Peer support works -- My lost years -- We are beautiful people: A message of dignity and hope.If you are living with a mental illness or mood disorder - or more than one - you're not alone. People all over the country and the world are living with mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and more.Whether you're living with a mental illness, you have a loved one who is, or you're a mental health provider who wants to better understand your patients, this books is a must read.
Subjects: Affective disorders.; Affective Symptoms.; Anxiety Disorders.; Bipolar Disorder.; Depressive Disorder.;
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Back to normal : why ordinary childhood behavior is mistaken for ADHD, bipolar disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder / by Gnaulati, Enrico.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-227) and index.Why are doctors, teachers, and parents incorrectly diagnosing healthy American children with serious psychiatric conditions? Gnaulati examines the factors that have led to our current crisis, provides parents with information about symptoms that to a casual or untrained eye can mimic a psychiatric disorder, and gives parents of struggling children hope, perspective, and direction.Mad science and mad medicine -- The rush to diagnose -- Casualties of casual diagnosing -- Abnormalizing boys -- The normalcy of problem behavior -- ADHD or childhood narcissism at the outer edges? -- Bipolar disorder? or teenage storm and stress twenty-first-century style? -- Autistic spectrum? or a brainy, willful, introverted boy? -- Parenting with authority.A veteran clinical psychologist exposes why doctors, teachers, and parents incorrectly diagnose healthy American children with serious psychiatric conditions.
Subjects: Behavior disorders in children.; Behavior disorders in children; Child Behavior; Adolescent.; Behavioral Symptoms; Child.; Diagnostic Errors.; Medicalization.; Mental Disorders;
© c2013., Beacon Press,
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Calming the bipolar storm : a guide for patients and their families / by Fawcett, Robert G.,1946-author.;
Introduction -- What is bipolar disorder? -- What causes bipolar disorder? -- Setting a healthy baseline -- Treatment of mania and mixed states -- Treatment of bipolar depression -- Maintenance treatment for bipolar disorder -- Psychotherapy for bipolar disorder -- Pregnancy and bipolar disorder -- Suicide and bipolar disorder -- Secondary mania and late-onset bipolar disorder -- Disorders associated with bipolar disorder -- Bipolar youth."Calming the Bipolar Storm describes the symptoms and subtypes of bipolar disorder, its causes, and the role of the social and biologic environment in affecting its course. It also emphasizes positive health-promoting behaviors and describes treatments, including psychotherapy and medications for mania and depression and for relapse prevention"--Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Manic-depressive illness; Psychotherapy.; Manic-depressive illness;
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Mental health disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about healthy brain functioning and mental illnesses, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychotic and personality disorders, eating disorders, compulsive hoarding disorder and more ; along with information about medications and treatments, mental health concerns in specific groups, such as children, adolescents, older adults, minority populations, and LGBT community, a glossary of related terms, and directories of resources for additional help and information. by Omnigraphics, Inc.;
"Provides basic consumer health information about the signs, symptoms, and treatment of various mental illnesses, and the special mental health concerns of children and adolescents, older adults, the LGBT community, and immigrant populations. Along with tips for maintaining mental wellness it also includes an index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Includes bibliographical references and index.The brain and mental health -- Mental health begins with healthy brain functions -- Brain basics -- Keep your brain healthy -- The components of mental health -- Myths about mental health -- Mental and emotional well-being -- Lifestyles and mental health -- Sleep and mental health -- Physical activity and mental health -- Keeping mentally fit as you age -- Developing and reinforcing mental wellness -- Becoming more resilient -- Handling stress -- Managing anger -- Coping with grief -- Pets are good for mental health -- Mental health in the workplace -- Mental health stigma -- Mental health statistics -- Mental illnesses -- Suicide and mental illness -- Facts about suicide -- Questions about suicide risk -- Suicide risks and prevention -- Depressive disorders -- Depression -- Major depression -- Dysthymia -- Seasonal affective disorder -- Bipolar disorder -- Anxiety, fears, and phobias -- Anxiety disorders -- Anxiety disorders - an overview -- Panic disorder -- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) -- Compulsive hoarding -- Social anxiety disorder -- Generalized anxiety disorder -- Posttraumatic stress disorder -- Psychotic disorders -- Psychosis -- Schizophrenia -- Schizoaffective disorder -- Personality disorders -- Borderline personality disorder -- Antisocial and avoidant personality disorders -- Eating and body image disorders -- Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa -- Binge eating disorder -- Body dysmorphic disorder -- Emotional eating -- Addictions -- Alcoholism, substance abuse, and addictive behavior -- Comorbidity: addiction and other mental disorders -- Link between marijuana use and mental illness -- Impulse control disorders -- What are impulse control disorders? -- Disruptive behavior disorders -- Self-harm -- Problem gambling -- Tourette syndrome -- Mental health treatments -- Responding to mental health crisis -- Treatments for mental disorders -- Recovery and the role of parents, caregivers, friends, and family members -- Mental health care services -- Types of mental health professionals -- Types of psychotherapies -- Assertive community treatment -- Mental health medications for adults -- Mental health medications for children and adolescents -- Brain stimulation therapies -- Complementary and alternative medicine for mental health care -- Herbal remedies and supplements for mental health -- Physical therapies for mental health -- Spirituality and mental heath -- Pediatric mental health concerns -- Mental health care for children and teens -- Taking your child to a therapist -- Helping children and teens to cope with violence and disaster -- A report on children's mental health -- Treatment of children with mental illness -- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) -- Autism spectrum disorder -- Bipolar disorder in children and teens -- Learning disabilities -- Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) -- Other populations with distinctive mental health concerns -- Mental health for men -- Mental health issues among women -- Premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder -- Women and depression -- Pregnancy and depression -- Postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis -- Menopause and mental health -- Mental heath issues among older adults -- Depression in late life -- Anxiety and older adults -- Understanding memory loss -- Alzheimer disease -- Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transsexual (LGBT) mental health issues -- Mental health problems in the LGBT community -- LGBT depression -- Parents' influence on the mental health of lesbians, gay, and bisexual teens -- Victims of trauma and disaster -- Common reactions after trauma -- Coping with traumatic events -- Disaster survivors and mental health -- Mental health issues among minority and immigrant populations -- Link between mental health and poverty -- Mental illness co-occurring with other disorders -- Cancer and mental health -- Psychological stress and cancer -- Depression in cancer patients -- Cognitive disorders and delirium in advanced cancer -- Diabetes and mental health -- Epilepsy and mental health -- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and mental health -- Pain, chronic illness, and mental health -- When pain accompanies depression -- Chronic illness and depression -- Parkinson disease and depression -- Sleep disorders and mental health -- Sleep and disease -- Sleep disorders -- Sleep and PTSD -- Stroke and mental health -- Living with mental health disorders -- Caregivers and mental health -- Self-care for family caregivers -- Dealing with caregiver stress -- For people with mental health problems -- Peer support and social inclusion -- Supporting mental health concerns in the community -- Role of educators -- Role of community and faith leaders -- Medicare and mental health benefits -- Recovery from mental health problems -- Additional health and information -- Glossary of terms related to mental health disorders -- Crisis hotlines and helplines related to mental health disorders -- Mental health organizations.
Subjects: Mental illness.; Psychiatry.; Mental illness.;
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