The Bipolar Disorder Answer Book by Charles Atkins

The Bipolar Disorder Answer Book by Charles Atkins

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.

Atkins, Charles: - Charles Atkins is a practising psychiatrist, writer, professional speaker and member of the clinical faculty at Yale. He is the author of several psychological thrillers, as well as numerous short stories, articles and essays, and two non-fiction books. He is also the author of the new, well-regarded mystery series featuring elderly sleuths Lil and Ada.

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ISBN 13	9781402210570
ISBN 10	1402210574
Title	The Bipolar Disorder Answer Book
Author	Charles Atkins
Series	Answer Book
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Sourcebooks, Inc
Year published	2007-12-01
Number of pages	304
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