New Hope for Children and Teens with Bipolar Disorder: Your Friendly, Authoritative Guide to the Latest in Traditional and Complementary Solutions

by Boris Birmaher

Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic- depression, can be a devastating and life- threatening illness, and the family of a child or teen with the disease is continually challenged, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Yet with proper diagnosis and early intervention there is hope for these children to grow up to enjoy their natural gifts and build upon their strengths. Written by top experts in the field, NEW HOPE FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761527184
• ISBN13: 9780761527183
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Harmony
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.4" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Good basic information

I am not the parent of a child with bipolar disorder, so I cannot comment on how useful this book is for parents trying to help a bipolar child. However, as a general reader, I found this book to have good basic information. It was easy to read, not at all too technical for the non medically trained person. In fact, I thought that at times the author could have gone into more detail on particular topics. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for easy to read, entry-level info on pediatric bipolar disorder.

Essential reading for parents

Dr. Birmaher has been treating kids and adolescents and doing research on pediatric bipolar disorder for many years, and speaks from both clinical experience and from research findings. Contains current info on treatment, and many tips for how parents can get the help their children need and reduce stress and increase flexibility. One of the best books available for parents on the topic.

Your ticket of entry to best possible care

Professor Birmaher's book represents the latest in scientific understanding and clinical approaches for recognizing and responding to Bipolar Disorder in children and teens. A researcher of note, Professor Birmaher has been able to translate the most up-to-date research data into a supportive, simple and effective text for concerned parents and others wanting to take the best course of action. The inclusion of clear and detailed diagnostic advice, treatment and management strategies, and test instruments makes 'New Hope for Children and Teens with Bipolar Disorder' an accessible foundation text for both new and experienced clinicians working with young people.