The bipolar child : the definitive and reassuring guide to childhood's most misunderstood disorder / Demitri Papolos and Janice Papolos.
| Author/creator | Papolos, Demitri F. |
| Other author | Papolos, Janice. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 3rd ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Broadway Books, ©2006. |
| Description | xxii, 474 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | PART I: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT: Voices from the front -- The diagnostic dilemma -- How to find good treatment -- Prescriptions for treatment -- The genetic aspects of bipolar disorder -- PART II: INSIDE THE BRAIN AND MIND: The psychological dimensions -- What causes this condition? -- PART III: LIVING AND COPING WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER: The impact on the family -- School: a child's world beyond home -- The neuropsychological testing of a bipolar child -- Navigating the shoals of adolescence -- When a child is hospitalized -- The insurance man -- PART IV: LIFE GOES ON: Agenda for the future -- The bipolar child questionnaire. |
| Abstract | Describes the symptoms of bipolar disorder in children, discussing what is and is not known about the disease; offers advice on how to find good treatment and medications; shares information from parents of bipolar children on how to deal with the impact of the disorder on the entire family; explores advances in drug therapies and research; and provides coping strategies for parents. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [444]-459) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Papolos, Demitri F. Bipolar child. 3rd ed. New York : Broadway Books, c2006 |
| LCCN | 2005055312 |
| ISBN | 0767922972 |
| ISBN | 9780767922975 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | RJ506.D4 P36 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |