Description
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.
Chapter
CH$2 A Close Look at the Symptoms
CH$3 Getting an Accurate Diagnosis
CH$4 Living with Bipolar Disorder: What Your Family Can Expect
Part II Treating Adolescent Bipolar Disorder
CH$5 “How Did My Teenager Get This Illness?”
CH$6 Medications for Bipolar Disorder in Teens
CH$7 How Psychotherapy Can Help Your Teenager and Your Family
CH$8 Helping Your Teen Accept Ongoing Medication Treatment
Part III Helping Your Teen Stay Well
CH$9 Family Management and Coping
CH$10 Tools and Tactics for Preventing Mood Episodes
CH$11 What to Do When Mania Begins
CH$12 How to Handle Depression
CH$13 Dealing with Suicidal Thinking and Behavior
CH$14 Tackling the School Environment
The Bipolar Teen
：What You Can Do to Help Your Child and Your Family
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