| Description |
xx, 395 pages ; 24 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Preface: Manic Depression or Bipolar Disorder? -- 1. Dimensions of Manic-Depressive Illness -- 2. The Inner World: Mania and Depression from the Inside -- 3. The Outer Worlds: Manic-Depressive Illness Defined -- 4. Conditions Sometimes Confused with Manic-Depressive Illness -- 5. Risk Factors for Developing Manic-Depressive Illness -- 6. Onset, Course, and Outcome -- 7. Causes -- 8. Medications: Mood Stabilizers -- 9. Medications: Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, and Benzodiazapines -- 10. Medications: Treatment Strategies -- 11. Nonmedication Aspects of Treatment -- 12. Manic-Depressive Illness in Children and Adolescents -- 13. Ten Special Problems -- 14. Manic-Depressive Illness and Creativity -- 15. Commonly Asked Questions -- 16. Issues for Advocates -- App. C: Review of Videotapes / Katie Petray |
| Summary |
A guide to manic depression furnishes information on every aspect of the ailment, from symptoms, psychotherapy, and rehabilitation to special problems arising out of this disorder, such as violent behavior, suicide, and alcohol and drug abuse |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Manic-depressive illness -- Popular works.
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Bipolar Disorder.
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Bipolar Disorder [MESH]
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Depression -- therapy [MESH]
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Bipolar Disorder.
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| Genre/Form |
Popular Work.
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Popular works.
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| Author |
Knable, Michael B.
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| LC no. |
2001043136 |
| ISBN |
0465086632 |
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