Normal view MARC view ISBD view

Faedda, Gianni L.

Parenting a bipolar child : what to do & why / Gianni L. Faedda, Nancy B. Austin. - Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, ©2006. - ix, 278 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-276).

Growing up with bipolar disorder -- Diagnosing bipolar disorder -- Bipolar disorder in children -- Bipolar disorder in adolescents -- Clinical assessment -- Diagnostic overlap and multiple diagnoses -- Treatment overview -- Medication choices -- Sleep disorders -- Living with a bipolar child -- Irritability : what to do? -- Psychotherapy -- School decisions -- Crisis management.

Offers parents of bipolar children practical advice on how they can recognize bipolar disorder, create a comprehensive treatment plan, help their child in school, understand the most effective medications, and manage day-to-day symptoms.

ISBN: 1572244232 9781572244238

Standard No.: 9781572244238 51695

LCCN: 2006024434

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA690901 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 013584962 013584962 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Manic-depressive illness in children.
Parenting.
Bipolar Disorder.
Bipolar Disorder--Therapy.

LC Class. No.: RJ506.D4 / F34 2006

Dewey Class. No.: 618.92