Surviving Manic Depression - A Manual on Bipolar Disorder for Patients, Families, and Providers (Paperback, Pbk. ed)

Surviving Manic Depression is the most comprehensive, up-to-date book on the disorder that affects more than two million people in the United States alone. Based on the latest research, it provides detailed coverage of every aspect of the disorder.All aspects of the disease are addressed: symptoms, with many direct descriptions from patients themselves, risk factors, onset and cause, medications (including drugs still in the testing stage), causes, psychotherapy, and rehabilitation and how the disease affects children and adolescents. Here too are discussions of special problems related to manic-depressive disorder, including alcohol and drug abuse, violent behaviour, medication noncompliance, suicide, sex, AIDS, and confidentiality. Surviving Manic Depression also includes special features such as a listing of selected websites, videotapes, and other resources.

General

Imprint:	BasicBooks
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2005
First published:	March 2005
Authors:	E.Fuller Torrey • Michael Knable
Dimensions:	202 x 135 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	432
Edition:	Pbk. ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-465-08664-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > General Promotions
LSN:	0-465-08664-0
Barcode:	9780465086641

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