Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-348) and index.
What's happening to my teenager? -- A close look at the symptoms -- Getting an accurate diagnosis -- Living with bipolar disorder: what your family can expect -- How did my teenager get this illness? -- Medications for bipolar disorder in teens -- How psychotherapy can help your teenager and your family -- Helping your teen accept ongoing medication treatment -- Family management and coping -- Tools and tactics for preventing mood episodes -- What to do when mania begins -- How to handle depression -- Dealing with suicidal thinking and behavior -- Tackling the school environment.
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Dr. David Miklowitz tailors his proven treatment plan for bipolar disorder to the specific needs of teens and their families, with information on the symptoms and signs of bipolar disorder, effective treatment plans, early warning signs of oncoming episodes, and the best ways to handle the condition's emotional and physical challenges.
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Bipolar teen.
Manic-depressive illness in adolescence, Popular works.
Adolescent.
Bipolar Disorder, Popular Works.
Psychose maniacodépressive chez l'adolescent, Ouvrages de vulgarisation.