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The Bipolar Teen : : What you can do to Help Your Child and Your Family

Miklowitz, David Jay, 1957- Book - 2008 None on shelf No requests on this item Community Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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What's happening to my teenager? -- A close look at the symptoms -- Getting an accurate diagnosis -- Living with bipolar disorder: what your family can expect -- How did my teenager get this illness? -- Medications for bipolar disorder in teens -- How psychotherapy can help your teenager and your family -- Helping your teen accept ongoing medication treatment -- Family management and coping -- Tools and tactics for preventing mood episodes -- What to do when mania begins -- How to handle depression -- Dealing with suicidal thinking and behavior -- Tackling the school environment.
Dr. David Miklowitz tailors his proven treatment plan for bipolar disorder to the specific needs of teens and their families, with information on the symptoms and signs of bipolar disorder, effective treatment plans, early warning signs of oncoming episodes, and the best ways to handle the condition's emotional and physical challenges.

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great! submitted by jayin on August 13, 2011, 6:36pm A great book for parents of bipolar teens. While it doesn't go into depth on all topics, it is a great over-view and gives suggestions for where to find more information.

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PUBLISHED
New York : Guilford Press, c2008.
Year Published: 2008
Description: xii, 356 p. ; 23 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book

ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
1593855966 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9781593853181 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1593853181 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781593855963 (hardcover : alk. paper)

ADDITIONAL CREDITS
George, Elizabeth L.

SUBJECTS
Manic-depressive illness in adolescence -- Popular works.