Childhood Bipolar Disorder Answer Book

Childhood Bipolar Disorder Answer Book
Author: Tracy Anglada
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2008
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1402219873

In a time when parents are overwhelmed with baffling and often conflicting information, The Childhood Bipolar Disorder Answer Book explains confusing medical lingo and provides straightforward answers to pressing questions.

New Hope for Children and Teens with Bipolar Disorder

New Hope for Children and Teens with Bipolar Disorder
Author: Boris Birmaher, M.D.
Publisher: Harmony
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2013-12-11
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0307558614

With proper diagnosis and early intervention, there is unlimited hope for children and teens diagnosed with bipolar disorder to lead fulfilling and enjoyable lives, starting today. Inside, you’ll discover compassionate and informative methods to help manage the diagnosis and develop the natural strengths, gifts, and skills that every child has to offer. Written by a top expert in the field, this life-changing book is presented in clear, straightforward language that dispels the myths about bipolar disorder and offers real solutions. You’ll uncover keen insight and the latest options for helping your bipolar child or teen by understanding: * The causes of bipolar disorder * The path and outcome of bipolar disorder in children and teens * The latest biological treatments and psychosocial therapies, and how to use them * How to handle behavioral and academic problems, as well as assess and manage suicidal tendencies * And much more

Childhood Bipolar Disorder

Childhood Bipolar Disorder
Author: Tracy Anglada
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Bipolar disorder in children
ISBN: 9781402211775

In a time when parents are overwhelmed with baffling and often conflicting information, The Childhood Bipolar Disorder Answer Book explains confusing medical lingo and provides straightforward answers to pressing questions.

The Sensory Processing Disorder Answer Book

The Sensory Processing Disorder Answer Book
Author: Tara Delaney
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2008-07-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1402235453

Written in an easy-to-read Q&A format, The Sensory Processing Disorder Answer Book helps parents understand their child's diagnosis and develop a plan for success. Is there medication for sensory processing disorder? How can occupational therapy help? What advice can I give my child's teacher? Can you "outgrow" sensory processing disorder? How can we make social situations less of an ordeal? What are some therapeutic activities I can do with my child? It is estimated that more than 10 percent of children deal with some form of sensory processing disorder (SPD), a neurological disorder characterized by the misinterpretation of everyday sensory information, such as touch, sound, and movement. For many children, SPD can lead to academic struggles, behavioral problems, difficulties with coordination, and other issues. The Sensory Processing Disorder Answer Book is a reassuring, authoritative reference, providing sound advice and immediate answers to your most pressing questions about SPD, such as: What is sensory processing? Does SPD affect social skills? Can you see sensory processing difficulties in an infant? What is Sensory Integration Therapy? Is SPD a sign of autism? Are there tests for SPD? How do I get a prescription for occupational therapy? How do I teach my child to understand his sensory needs? Written in an easy-to-read question and answer format, The Sensory Processing Disorder Answer Book helps you fully understand SPD, conquer your fears, and seek help for your child when necessary.

Bipolar Kids

Bipolar Kids
Author: Rosalie Greenberg
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2008-08-15
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0738213519

Once considered an adult illness, bipolar disorder is one of the fastest growing categories in child psychiatry, touching the lives of an estimated one million children. But often it goes misdiagnosed, and kids can be prescribed medication that only worsens the condition. With her twenty-five years' experience, child psychiatrist Rosalie Greenberg offers parents and professionals alike an innovative approach to help bipolar youngsters locate that elusive inner calm. Gathering stories from families on the front lines, she shows parents how best to navigate the peaks and valleys of the disorder, addresses family relationships, and guides parents in making meaningful choices about their child's education and treatment options. A masterful book that recognizes the brilliance and creativity in bipolar kids, it will give hope that every child can, with the proper interventions, lead a full, productive life.

The Bipolar Handbook for Children, Teens, and Families

The Bipolar Handbook for Children, Teens, and Families
Author: Wes Burgess
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2008-05-15
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781583333075

The most practical and current resource for children and teens affected by bipolar disorder. A practicing psychiatrist specializing in bipolar disorder for nearly twenty years, Dr. Burgess has helped countless children and teens navigate the minefield of mania and depression and lead successful, happy lives. Drawing on the real questions asked by patients and parents and families of affected children, The Bipolar Handbook for Children, Teens, and Families tackles every area of the disorder: causes; medical treatment and psychotherapy; strategies for creating a healthy lifestyle; and preventing, coping with, and treating bipolar episodes. More than five hundred questions and answers address: - how to choose the right doctor or specialist for your child; - what treatment and medication protocols are best; and - how to reduce stress to prevent manic and depressive episodes. Special chapters on practical strategies for academic success, building healthy relationships, issues that specifically affect teens versus smaller children, and coping techniques for families and friends further explore the impact of the disorder on daily life. The Bipolar Handbook for Children, Teens, and Families also includes diagnostic criteria from the American Psychiatric Association and the National Institute of Mental Health, making this a versatile guide?perfect for both quick reference and in-depth study.

Bipolar Disorder E-book

Bipolar Disorder E-book
Author: Neil Hunt
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2011-12-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702049034

In the popular Q and A format of the Your Questions Answered series, this book provides succinct, expert information on bipolar disorder and its management in primary care. With an emphasis on evidence-based, up-to-date knowledge, the author discusses all aspects of this condition, including how to diagnose bipolar disorder, its impact on daily life, and current and emerging therapies to control it. Some frequently asked patient questions, in non-medical language, are included, and there is a list of sources of further information and patient support. - Popular question-and-answer format - Covers both commonplace and rarer issues - Includes information on other types of headache - Lists useful websites, associations, patient resources - Sections on patient's frequently asked questions

Intense Minds: Through the Eyes of Young People with Bipolar Disorder (Second Edition)

Intense Minds: Through the Eyes of Young People with Bipolar Disorder (Second Edition)
Author: Tracy Anglada
Publisher: BPChildren
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2009-08-01
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780981739649

Young people with bipolar disorder and adults who grew up with the condition speak out to share how they experienced the symptoms of this illness during their youth, and how it affected their functioning in school, at home and with friends. Their insightful comments, woven together by the author, form a stunning picture of the young person's internal experience. The reader will come away with a new understanding of these young people and a renewed commitment to make a difference by reaching out to help. "Tracy Anglada has broken new ground with Intense Minds. While most books speak about the children and their feelings, hers is the first to capture the children articulating what they truly feel themselves: their impossible levels of frustration and irritability, their episodes of emptiness or manic energy, their severe difficulties in the academic environment, and their dread of night time due to their propensity to suffer horrific images and scenarios while sleeping. "One comes away with such admiration for these children and adolescents for soldiering on despite these terrible burdens, and for the author who took the time to listen and put their words to paper. Parents, clinicians and educators must read this first-of-its-kind book." Demitri F. Papolos, M.D. and Janice Papolos Authors of The Bipolar Child

Bipolar Disorder Answer Book

Bipolar Disorder Answer Book
Author: Charles Atkins
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2007
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1402219369

Approximately 5.7 million Americans have bipolar disorder, a brain disorder also known as manic-depressive illness.

Parenting a Bipolar Child

Parenting a Bipolar Child
Author: Gianni L. Faedda
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2006
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1572244232

In this book, a psychiatrist and a psychologist, both specializing in mood disorders, offer a comprehensive overview of the available treatment options and most effective parenting strategies for dealing with this serious condition.