Johns Hopkins : Bipolar Disorder : A Guide for Patients and Families G1E

Description: Product infoJohns Hopkins Press Health Bks.: Bipolar Disorder : A Guide for Patients and Families by Francis Mark Mondimore (1999, Trade Paperback)Books > NonfictionProduct InformationA handbook for persons with bipolar disorder, and their families. It offers a practical guide to the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and causes of this potentially devastating psychiatric illness, formerly known as manic-depression. Dr Frank Mondimore offers advice on getting the most out of the various treatments that are now available -from medication, psychotherapy and electroconvulsive treatment to new approaches such as St John's wort and transcranial magnetic stimulation. For each, he discusses advantages, disadvantages, side effects and other information to help patients make informed decisions about treatment options.Product IdentifiersPublisherJohns Hopkins University PressISBN-100801861187ISBN-139780801861185eBay Product ID (ePID)103065457Product Key FeaturesFormatTrade PaperbackPublication Year1999LanguageEnglishDimensionsWeight14.9 OzWidth6in.Height0.7in.Length9in.Additional Product FeaturesDewey Edition23Table of ContentContents: PART I: SYMPTOMS, SYNDROMES, AND DIAGNOSIS • Normal and Abnormal Mood • The Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder • A Summary of Diagnostic Categories of Bipolar Disorder in DSM IV • The Mood Disease • PART II: TREATMENT • The Brain: Neurons, Neurotransmitters, and More • Mood-Stabilizing Medications • Antidepressant Medications • Antipsychotic Medications • Other Medications, Hormones, and an Herb • Electroconvulsive Therapy • Cpunseling and Psychotherapy • Treatment Approaches in Bipolar Disorder • PART III: VARIATIONS, CAUSES, AND CONNECTIONS • Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents • Women with Bipolar Disorder: Special Considerations • Alcoholism and Drug Abuse • Seasonal Affective Disorder and Chronobiology • The Genetics of Bipolar Disorder • Bipolar Biology • Bipolar Disorder and Creativity • PART IV: GETTING BETTER AND STAYING WELL • Living with Bipolar Disorder • Planning for Emergencies • The Role of the Family • Looking AheadIllustratedYesDewey Decimal616.89/5Target AudienceScholarly & ProfessionalSeriesJohns Hopkins Press Health Bks.Copyright Date1999AuthorFrancis Mark MondimoreNumber of Pages296 PagesLc Classification NumberRc516.M64 1999Reviews"An invaluable tool for patients and families living with bipolar disorder. The author incorporates real life stories, expert advice, symptoms and diagnosis, modern treatment options, and resources to help make living with this disorder tolerable. Most importantly, the concepts and information presented in this book are practical."-- Doody's 3-Star Review, "A concise guide to bipolar disorders. Written in a nontechnical jargon, this guide is ideal for patients and their families who wish to gain an understanding of bipolar disorders... he also offers advice on how to live with the disorder, and how not to become its victim."-- Large Print Reviews, "The marvel of this book is its ability to present information in a detailed, understandable manner, while avoiding pitfalls of being overly weighted in professional jargon, or skimpy in specific neurological and behavioral detail."--Susan McCabe, Journal of Psychosomatic Research, "A valuable educational resource for individuals with bipolar disorder and the people who care about them. I highly recommend it for patients and their family members and friends as an enlightened, pragmatic, and empathic resource for this very complex and challenging illness."-- Journal of Clinical PsychiatryLccn98-041913

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