Bipolar Disorder

The Ultimate Guide (Revised Edition)

Sarah Owen, Amanda Saunders

• Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• Year: 2019
• ISBN:
  9781780747309
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: Abnormal Psychology
• Index: Psychology

The shocking truth is that one in fifty of us will have Bipolar Disorder at some point in our lives. If you, a friend or a family member, is diagnosed with Bipolar, or if you suspect that someone you know may have Bipolar, this book is a fantastic first port of call for advice and support. Written in a highly-accessible question and answer format, this comprehensive and compassionate guide draws on a broad range of expert opinion, the very latest research, and personal experience to explain what Bipolar Disorder is. Including numerous real-life case studies, a full list of support organisations and online resources, this book is designed to answer all your questions, from how to recognise the symptoms to how to explain to a child that their parent has been diagnosed.

Table of contents

• Contents
• With thanks …
• A word from Paul Abbott
• A word from Jo Crocker
• A word from Professor Steven Jones
• Introduction • Is This Book for You?
• Chapter One • Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis
• Chapter Two • Treatment
• Chapter Three • Support
• Chapter Four • Hospital Care
• Chapter Five • Lifestyle Choices
• Chapter Six • Living with Bipolar
• Extra resources
• Glossary