Bipolar Disorder (4th Edition)

A Guide for You and Your Loved Ones

Bipolar Disorder (4th Edition)
Francis Mark Mondimore
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h254 x 178mm - 344pg
13 Oct 2020 US
9781421439068
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Compassionate and comprehensive, Dr. Francis Mondimore' s pathbreaking guide has helped thousands of people and their loved ones cope with bipolar disorder. Now in its fourth edition, Bipolar Disorder has been totally revised and reorganized to reflect dramatic improvements in the treatment of the illness, as well as numerous scientific breakthroughs that have increased our understanding of its causes. With insight and sensitivity, Dr. Mondimore * surveys new medications for treating bipolar disorder, including ketamine, exploring the benefits and potential side effects * reviews the scientific studies that back up claims for recommended botanicals and nutritional supplements, such as omega-3s and NAC, and tells you which ones to leave on the shelf * expands the chapter on brain stimulation treatments to include new transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) devices and techniques such as "deep TMS" and "theta-burst TMS," as well as new details about vagal nerve stimulation * describes the emerging field of pharmacogenomics: the science of using a patient' s genetic profile to improve the selection and dosing of medications * examines the important relationship between bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder while discussing why one or the other diagnosis is often overlooked in persons who have both * lays out recommended lifestyle changes and practical approaches to managing the illness better, planning for emergencies, building a support system, dealing with insurance and legal issues, and defining the role of the familyA section called "What Causes Bipolar Disorder" has been added to this new edition. Dr. Mondimore also discusses the role that talk therapy, including specialized forms of cognitive behavioral therapy and family-focused therapy, can play in managing the disorder. Throughout the book, Dr. Mondimore has added sidebars on fascinating details about the history of this disorder and its treatment.
"A ' must' for both health and general-interest collections, this organizes and presents information in a format professionals and lay readers can equally use. "--Midwest Book Review "A concise guide to bipolar disorders. Written in a nontechnical jargon, this guide is ideal for patients and their families who wish to gain an understanding of bipolar disorders. . . Offers advice on how to live with the disorder, and how not to become its victim. "--Large Print Reviews "An excellent book for patients with bipolar illness. . . It gives patients and their families enough information without being overwhelming and overly technical. The tone is practical but compassionate toward patients and family members suffering through this difficult illness. Good resource sections provide more extensive reading and online data. I would highly recommend this book. "--Doody' s Review Service "An excellent guide to a painful and difficult yet treatable illness. Dr. Mondimore' s outstanding abilities as clinician and teacher are put to good use in this indispensable book. "--Kay Redfield Jamison, PhD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, author of An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness "An excellent guide to both counseling and drug options. "--Library Bookwatch "Exhaustive, scientific, yet compassionate. . . An absolute gold mine for those with the disorder and their families: thorough, candid, and up-to-date advice, full of new possibilities for help. "--Kirkus Reviews "I highly recommend it for patients and their family members and friends as an enlightened, pragmatic, and empathic resource for this very complex and challenging illness. "--Journal of Clinical Psychiatry "In the author' s eyes, the purpose is to save lives. His vivid approach with real-life examples provides a glimpse into the everyday struggles of people who live with bipolar disorder, as well as their families and friends. "--Alyson Myers, MD "Doody' s Review Service " "The marvel of this book is its ability to present information in a detailed, understandable manner, while avoiding pitfalls of being overly weighted in professional jargon or skimpy in specific neurological and behavioral detail. "--Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Francis Mark Mondimore, MD is an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the founding director of the Mood Disorders Clinic at the Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He is the author or coauthor of five books on mental health issues, including Depression: The Mood Disease, Adolescent Depression: A Guide for Parents, and Borderline Personality Disorder: New Reasons for Hope.
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ISBN-13: 9781421439068
Published: 13 Oct 2020
Published In: United States
Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Format: Paperback
Height: 254mm
Width: 178mm
Spine: 20mm
Weight: 456g
Pages: 344

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