Bipolar Disorder Pack

While we all experience mood changes in response to life’s events, some people’s moods fluctuate up and down much more than usual. Bipolar disorder is a mental illness marked by extreme shifts in mood. Symptoms can include an extremely elevated mood called mania. They can also include episodes of depression. Bipolar disorder is also known as bipolar disease or manic depression.

Key Features

• Atlas of Bipolar Disorders - This is the first book to summarize research and clinical methods used for treating bipolar disorders across the life cycle. The author discusses all DSM-IV Bipolar Disorders and disorders similar to Bipolar Disorders. He includes easy-to-read summaries, numerous informative illustrations and an outline of "best practice methods" recommended by research and expert panels. The book also introduces research suggesting that some cases of Bipolar Disorder may occur from an in utero neurovirus or other obstetric-linked problems. An Atlas of Bipolar Disorders outlines what is known and what remains to be discovered about the neurobiology of each bipolar disorder.
• Psychotherapy for Children with Bipolar Disorder (DVD) - This workshop provides an overview of bipolar disorder in children, considerations for assessment of bipolar disorder symptoms, and available treatment options. Dr. Fristad first goes into depth about methods to assess bipolar disorder in children by reviewing the information that should be collected from teachers, families, and children. In addition, she describes the differential diagnosis of bipolar disorder and a variety of other conditions. Dr. Fristad also reviews biological, psychological, and social treatment options for pediatric bipolar disorder. Lastly, she reviews the research and demonstrates the techniques for psychoeducational psychotherapy (PEP), a psychosocial treatment option for children with bipolar disorder. Runtime: 312 minutes.
• The Other Depression Bipolar Disorder 2e - In The Other Depression, Grieco and Edwards help people understand and destigmatize those afflicted with bipolar disorder. Topics discussed include the genetic signature and environmental stresses and underpinnings of this disease, along with how it alters the functioning of the brain, and how it can be treated. The authors also introduce resources available to bipolar people and their families and suggest strategies for coping and getting on with life.
• Mood Disorders: Practical Issues in Diagnosis and Management - provides cutting-edge knowledge about the diagnosis and treatment of principal mood disorders, namely major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. Covering diagnosis, differentiating features, and illness course and trajectories of principal mood disorders, Dr. Ather Muneer provides essential information in a succinct and practical manner, while highlighting significant new findings in the area. This book will help a broad range of mental health professionals better treat the millions of people with mood disorders across the globe.
• Managing Moods Workbook - People experience many different problems related to mood. The assessments and activities in this workbook are designed to provide facilitators with a wide variety of tools to use in helping people manage their moods. Many choices for self-exploration are provided for facilitators to determine which tools best suit the unique needs of their participants.

Additional Information

The Bipolar Disorder Pack includes: