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The Bipolar Handbook: Real-Life Questions with Up-to-Date Answers
by Burgess, Wes
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- very good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 1583332499
- ISBN 13
- 9781583332498
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CEDAR GROVE, West Virginia, United States
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About This Item
New York: Avery/Penguin, 2006. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8x5x0. No Stock Photos! We photograph every item. light edge wear; An internationally respected psychiatrist offers the most practical, up-to-date resource available on bipolar disorder. He also addresses unique lifestyle concerns facing bipolar individuals and coping techniques.
Synopsis
For Dr. Wes Burgess, the diagnosis of bipolar disorder means hope-hope for the estimated ten million people who will develop the disorder during their lifetimes, and hope for the families and friends of people who suffer from it. Drawing upon the real questions asked by patients and families during his nearly twenty years as a bipolar specialist, The Bipolar Handbook comprehensively tackles every area of the disorder, from its causes to medical treatment and psychotherapy, to strategies for creating a healthy lifestyle, to the prevention of, coping with, and treatment of bipolar episodes. From the more than five hundred questions and answers, you'll learn: - what to expect when pursuing a diagnosis - how to choose the right doctor or specialist - how to get the disorder under control - what treatments and medication protocols are best for you - how to reduce stress to prevent manic and depressive episodes - what family members and friends can do to support you, and more Dr. Burgess also addresses unique lifestyle concerns facing bipolar individuals. Special chapters on practical strategies for career success, building healthy relationships, issues that specifically affect bipolar women, and coping techniques for families and friends further explore the impact of the disorder on daily life. The Bipolar Handbook 's easy-to-access format and full chapter of resources, as well as diagnostic criteria from the American Psychiatric Association and the National Institute for Mental Health, make this a versatile guide-perfect for quick reference and in-depth discovery.
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- Kayleighbug Books
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- Title
- The Bipolar Handbook: Real-Life Questions with Up-to-Date Answers
- Author
- Burgess, Wes
- Format/Binding
- Trade Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1583332499
- ISBN 13
- 9781583332498
- Publisher
- Avery/Penguin
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2006
- Size
- 8x5x0
- Bookseller catalogs
- Psychology;
- X weight
- 12 oz
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