affective disorders

Describes the characteristics and drug treatment of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder.

An exploration of mood disorders that defines what they are, discusses diagnosis and treatment, and examines how people cope with them.

A concise introduction to mood disorders that explains what mood disorders are and discusses causes, symptoms, and treatments with primary source quotations, facts, and illustrations.

Learn about mood disorders, including their causes and treatments, presented in a pro-con format from a variety of primary and secondary sources.

Presents a discussion of bipolar disorder, providing a definition of the problem, examining its effects on teens, and offering advice to young people on how to deal with their own fluctuating emotions, as well as those of others. Includes addresses and Internet sites for further information and assistance.