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If your teen has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder--or your child's moods seem out of control--Dr. David Miklowitz can help. The bestselling author of The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide has tailored his proven treatment approach to meet the specific needs of teens and their families. The Bipolar Teen provides practical tools you can use to make home life manageable again. You'll learn to spot the differences between normal teenage behavior and the telltale symptoms of mania and depression. Together with your child's doctors, you'll be able to strike a healthy balance between medication and psychotherapy, recognize and respond to the early warning signs of an oncoming episode, and collaborate effectively with school personnel. Like no other resource available, this powerful book delivers ways to manage chaos and relieve stress so everyone in your family--including siblings--can find stability, support, and peace of mind.
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David J. Miklowitz (psychology and psychiatry, U. of Colorado, Boulder) has spent over 20 years (along with private practitioner, fellow researcher, and co-author Elizabeth L. George) studying bipolar disorder and developing a "family-focused treatment approach." In this book, Miklowitz and George focus on the needs of teens diagnosed with bipolar disorder, as well as on the needs and worries of their parents. The authors take the parent from the initial discovery of their child's condition, through the treatment and medication options available, and into strategies for preventing relapses. Within these sections, Miklowitz and George provide chapters on drilled-down and detailed issues, such as long-term medication use, dealing with suicidal teens, and issues with the school environment. There is a seven-page listing of resources for parents, including national organizations, websites, school programs, therapeutic boarding schools, and, even, summer camps for bipolar teens. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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