Bipolar Puzzle Solution: A Mental Health Client's Perspective

ISBN-13: 9781560324935 / Angielski / Miękka / 1996 / 204 str.

Bryan L. Court;Court; L. Court Bryan

Opis

The content of this book is aimed at those suffering from bipolar disorder, as well as their loved ones and helping professionals. Written by a bipolar sufferer, co-author Bryan L. Court, typical questions heard in bipolar support groups are provided, and each is given an in-depth answer. Court's development of answers was aided by a psychiatrist, labour law attorney, hospital worker and relevant literature. Chapters cover facts about the illness, relationship with the doctor, medications, other treatments, support groups, acceptance, family and friends, employment, disability and hospitalization. Each topical section includes an extensive psychiatrist's response by the co-author Gerald E. Nelson, MD, who has been working with bipolar disordered individuals for 20 years.

Spis treści

Background Information. A Psychiatrist's Comments. Section 1. Bryan's Introduction to the Illness. Section 2 The Illness. Section 3. Relationship with the Doctor. Section 4. Medications in General. Section 5. Use of Lithium Carbonate. Section 6. Use of Other Medications. Section 7. Other Treatments. Section 8. Faith and Attitude. Section 9. Acceptance. Section 10. Living with the Illness. Section 11. Support Groups. Section 12. Family and Friends. Section 13. Employment Related Issues. Section 14. Disability. Section 15. Hospitalization. Section 16. It's an Emergency -- Suicide. Section 17. Additional Resources. Section 18. The Light at the End of the Tunnel. References. Index. About the Authors.

O autorze

Court, Bryan L.; Nelson, Gerald E.