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Book Detail
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Bipolar Disorder:
A Guide for Patients and Families
Mondimore, Francis Mark
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Category: ConsHlth: Psychiatry Publisher: John Hopkins University Press Affiliation: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Audience: General/ Laypersons Dimensions: 9.5 x 1.0 x 6.4 in
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Synopsis:
In this book for persons with bipolar disorder and their families, Dr. Frank Mondimore offers a comprehensive, practical, compassionate guid e to the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and causes of this potentiall y devastating psychiatric illness, formerly known as "manic-depression ." He offers practical advice for getting the most out of the various treatments that are now available -- from medication, psychotherapy, a nd electroconvulsive treatment to new approaches such as transcranial magnetic stimulation. For each, he discusses advantages, disadvantages , side effects, and other information to help patients make informed d ecisions about treatment options. He also describes what it is like to live with bipolar disorder and discusses how lifestyle changes can im prove quality of life. Throughout, he focuses on the importance of bui lding a support system, of planning for emergencies, and of giving one self permission to seek help.
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