The Bipolar Teen

If your teen has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder--or your child's moods seem out of control--Dr. David Miklowitz can help. The bestselling author of The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide has tailored his proven treatment approach to meet the specific needs of teens and their families. The Bipolar Teen provides practical tools you can use to make home life manageable again. You'll learn to spot the differences between normal teenage behavior and the telltale symptoms of mania and depression. Together with your child's doctors, you'll be able to strike a healthy balance between medication and psychotherapy, recognize and respond to the early warning signs of an oncoming episode, and collaborate effectively with school personnel. Like no other resource available, this powerful book delivers ways to manage chaos and relieve stress so everyone in your family--including siblings--can find stability, support, and peace of mind.

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David J. Miklowitz, PhD, UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and Elizabeth L. George, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Colorado at Boulder

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Preface

I. Understanding Bipolar Disorder in Teens

1. "What's Happening to My Teenager?"

2. A Close Look at the Symptoms

3. Getting an Accurate Diagnosis

4. Living with Bipolar Disorder: What Your Family Can Expect

II. Treating Adolescent Bipolar Disorder

5. "How Did My Teenager Get This Illness?"

6. Medications for Bipolar Disorder in Teens

7. How Psychotherapy Can Help Your Teenager and Your Family

8. Helping Your Teen Accept Ongoing Medication Treatment

III. Helping Your Teen Stay Well

9. Family Management and Coping

10. Tools and Tactics for Preventing Mood Episodes

11. What to Do When Mania Begins

12. How to Handle Depression

13. Dealing with Suicidal Thinking and Behavior

14. Tackling the School Environment

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