<![CDATA[Is Your Child Bipolar?: The Definitive Resource on How to Identify, Treat, and Thrive with a Bipolar Child]]>

false <![CDATA[Is Your Child Bipolar?: The Definitive Resource on How to Identify, Treat, and Thrive with a Bipolar Child]]> 3778073 1 The Definitive Resource on How to Identify, Treat, and Live with a Bipolar Child More than three million American children suffer from some form of bipolar disorder, a life-impairing illness that can cause wild mood swings and even episodes of rage. But as a parent, can you tell the difference between a tempermental, moody child and one facing serious mental illness? Where do you turn if your child’s tantrums and meltdowns are wreaking havoc? For families as well as professionals, here is the only book on early- onset bipolar disorder written by pediatric specialists who combine clinical care and research. Health experts once thought bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, did not exist in children and teens. However, leading experts like Janet Wozniak and Mary Ann McDonnell have shown that the illness may appear even before age six, with many cases either undiagnosed or misdiagnosed as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Now, in the most complete and authoritative guide yet, Janet Wozniak, M.D., and psychiatric nurse Mary Ann McDonnell offer their unmatched expertise along with the latest information on this difficult condition. Drawing from their professional experience and sharing stories of families in their practices, the authors guide you in how to: •Navigate the “diagnosis tangle” to ensure accurate identification of the disorder •Communicate effectively with doctors, teachers, and counselors •Find allies and choose a treatment team •Help your family cope In a rapidly changing field, The Bipolar Disorder clearly explains what researchers know, what they suspect, and where studies now point. From medication to coping strategies, this accessible book offers inspiration, encouragement, and invaluable wisdom for all involved. 3822135 20 5 2008 Is Your Child Bipolar?: The Definitive Resource on How to Identify, Treat, and Thrive with a Bipolar Child total:4|5:3|4:1| 4 19 5 1 5 0 false false Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Nov 11 10:04:33 -0800 2008 Tue Nov 11 10:06:15 -0800 2008 4 0 false false Wed Aug 12 01:55:21 -0700 2009 Wed Aug 12 01:55:21 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon Apr 27 14:59:37 -0700 2009 Tue May 05 15:16:05 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Tue Mar 31 10:06:14 -0700 2009 Tue Mar 31 10:06:14 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Sun Jan 04 13:30:13 -0800 2009 Sat Dec 27 05:33:22 -0800 2008 Sun Jan 04 13:30:13 -0800 2009 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=3778073