Bipolar disorder is difficult at any age, but it can be particularly daunting for teenagers and their families. David Miklowitz, author of the bestselling Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide, provides invaluable information parents can use to help teens cope—and thrive. His adolescent bipolar treatment program has been tested and refined for a decade. Now for the first time, this book makes it available directly to parents. The Bipolar Teen helps parents distinguish between the typical ups and downs of teen life and the symptoms of mania or depression. With coauthor Elizabeth George, Dr. Miklowitz shows parents how to recognize the early warning signs of an episode so they can intervene before it's too late. They show how to strike a healthy balance of medications and psychotherapy, and offer practical tips for getting the most from doctors and from school programs. Crucially, they also demonstrate practical strategies for managing the chaos at home so every family member—including siblings without the illness—can find the stability and support they need. A dozen helpful reproducibles are included. PHOTOCOPY RIGHTS
The Publisher grants individual book purchasers nonassignable permission to reproduce selected materials in this book for personal use. For details and limitations, see copyright page. Critical Acclaim: "My family has walked in these shoes, and has emerged on the other side of adolescence. My child is now a happy, successful, self-sufficient young adult, thanks to the treatment approach on which this book is based. As both a parent and a professional, I will do anything I can to get this book into the hands of other families who are struggling with this illness. This is the first book on adolescent bipolar disorder that offers hope."
—Kathy McBride, MS, Family Resource Specialist, Boulder Valley (Colorado) School District "Kudos to Drs. Miklowitz and George! This accessible and well-crafted guide distills 20 years of research experience to provide proven management tools to parents who face the daunting task of navigating the world of the bipolar teen."—Demitri Papolos, MD, coauthor of The Bipolar Child "This book is filled with tips on handling—and yes, surviving—the 'perfect storm' that is adolescence with a bipolar teen. The authors have seen and heard it all! They share compassionate guidance on how parents can stay calm, keep everyone safe, and steer through the storm."—Martha Hellander, JD, Cofounder, Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation Contents: 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. Helping Your Teen Do Well at School
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David J. Miklowitz, PhD, is Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Colorado, Boulder. His award-winning research has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the MacArthur Foundation, and the Robert Sutherland Foundation.
Elizabeth L. George, PhD, is co-investigator with Dr. Miklowitz on the Colorado Family Project, and a psychologist with a private practice based in Boulder, Colorado. |
