Christine and Danelle have been best friends forever, but lately Danelle's quirky moods have turned into wild and reckless acts driving the girls apart.
Offers teenagers advice on how to cope with bipolar disorder and manic-depression, discussing the illnesses' causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
Presents a concise study of Bipolar Disorder and discusses what it is and what causes it, how it is treated, and how to maintain a normal life with Bipolar.
In 1692 when a plague of accusations descends on Salem Village in Massachusetts and "witch fever" erupts, fourteen-year-old Lidda, who has begun to experience visions and hear voices, tries to expose the lies of the witch trials without being hanged as a witch herself. Includes author's notes about the Salem Witch Trials and bipolar disease.
Uses the story of Abigail Harper, a teenager with bipolar disorder, to explore the daily challenges people with bipolar disorder, as well as their friends and family, face and examine the condition's causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Presents a concise overview of bipolar disorder, and contains primary source quotes and statistics on related topics, such as the seriousness of the disorder, what causes it, health risks, and if it can be cured.
the definitive and reassuring guide to childhood's most misunderstood disorder
Papolos, Demitri F
2002
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; and shares information from parents of bipolar children on how to deal with the impact of the disorder on the entire family.
