manic-depressive illness in adolescence

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 information about bipolar disorder from the perspective of an experienced child psychiatrist, describing the diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children; the causes, course, and outcome of bipolar disorder in youth; the assessment process; treatment options; and strategies of managing the problem at home and school.

Patrick Jamieson chronicles his battles with bipolar disorder as a teen, and offers other teens suffering from the disorder practical advice on how they can cope with the emotional and physical challenges they face.

The author describes his and his family's experiences after his fifteen-year-old daughter Sally had her first manic episode in 1996 and had to be committed to a New York psychiatric facility for treatment.

A guide for young adults with bipolar disorder, covering medications, therapy, coping skills, and how to develop a support network that includes friends, roommates, and college resources.

Offers teenagers advice on how to cope with bipolar disorder and manic-depression, discussing the illnesses' causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

A comprehensive guide to bipolar disorder that provides honest insight on diagnosis, symptoms, treatment options, and related topics.

The author describes his and his family's experiences after his fifteen-year-old daughter Sally had her first manic episode in 1996 and had to be committed to a New York psychiatric facility for treatment.

Describes the nature and effects of lithium, how it is used to treat mood disorders and ADD, and alternative forms of treatment.