false 713551 1 When a child or adolescent is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, it's hard for his or her parents to know exactly what to do. What constitutes an effective therapeutic approach to help their bipolar child navigate childhood and adolescence? In this book, a psychiatrist and a psychologist, both specializing in mood disorders, offer a comprehensive overview of the available treatment options and most effective parenting strategies for dealing with this serious condition. <P>In addition to a thorough explanation of the often necessary medical treatments for bipolar disorder, the book also details the importance of emotional regulation in bipolar children. Techniques for dealing with displays of rage, anger, and irritability in children are covered. The book also addresses sleep deprivation, one of the most common symptoms of childhood bipolar disorder, and the issues young people with bipolar disorder face in school. Subjects of particular interest to parents of older children and adolescents are covered, such as substance abuse, eating disorders, violence, and suicide. All of this information is complemented by advice on parental self-care and integrating the care of the bipolar child with the needs of the rest of the family. 699808 11 2006 Parenting a Bipolar Child: What to Do & Why total:10|5:2|4:6|3:2| 10 40 15 3 5 0 false false Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Thu Aug 30 10:41:55 -0700 2007 Thu Aug 30 10:42:37 -0700 2007 5 0 false false Mon Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2005 Fri Dec 07 07:14:15 -0800 2007 Fri Dec 07 07:15:12 -0800 2007 0 0 false false Wed Oct 08 13:00:10 -0700 2008 Wed Oct 08 19:37:10 -0700 2008 3 0 false false Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Thu Jun 18 20:26:12 -0700 2009 Thu Jun 18 20:26:12 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Mon Jun 01 18:52:40 -0700 2009 Mon Jun 01 18:52:40 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Fri Mar 06 20:04:22 -0800 2009 Sat Jan 24 08:13:17 -0800 2009 Fri Mar 06 20:04:22 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Sat Jan 24 06:42:02 -0800 2009 Fri Mar 13 16:41:56 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Thu Sep 18 12:19:20 -0700 2008 Thu Sep 18 12:19:24 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Wed Jul 23 17:45:59 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 23 17:45:59 -0700 2008 4 0 false false Fri Feb 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Mon Mar 24 07:43:52 -0700 2008 Mon Mar 24 07:44:09 -0700 2008 4 0 false false Sun Mar 09 20:00:14 -0700 2008 Sun Mar 09 20:00:14 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Sun Nov 25 08:09:29 -0800 2007 Sun Nov 25 08:09:29 -0800 2007 4 0 false false Sat Nov 24 14:03:29 -0800 2007 Sat Nov 24 14:03:34 -0800 2007 3 0 false false Mon Oct 01 19:00:26 -0700 2007 Mon Oct 01 19:00:26 -0700 2007 0 0 false false Sat Jul 14 15:14:09 -0700 2007 Sat Mar 28 10:40:17 -0700 2009