The vital resource for people with bipolar disorder and their loved
ones, completely updated.
Winner of the American Book Fest Best Book Award in Health -
Psychology/Mental Health by the American Book Fest
Compassionate and comprehensive, Dr. Francis Mondimore's pathbreaking
guide has helped thousands of people and their loved ones cope with
bipolar disorder. Now in its fourth edition, Bipolar Disorder has been
totally revised and reorganized to reflect dramatic improvements in the
treatment of the illness, as well as numerous scientific breakthroughs
that have increased our understanding of its causes.
With insight and sensitivity, Dr. Mondimore
- surveys new medications for treating bipolar disorder, including
ketamine, exploring the benefits and potential side effects
- reviews the scientific studies that back up claims for recommended
botanicals and nutritional supplements, such as omega-3s and NAC, and
tells you which ones to leave on the shelf
- expands the chapter on brain stimulation treatments to include new
transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) devices and techniques such as
"deep TMS" and "theta-burst TMS," as well as new details about vagal
nerve stimulation
- describes the emerging field of pharmacogenomics: the science of using
a patient's genetic profile to improve the selection and dosing of
medications
- examines the important relationship between bipolar disorder and
borderline personality disorder while discussing why one or the other
diagnosis is often overlooked in persons who have both
- lays out recommended lifestyle changes and practical approaches to
managing the illness better, planning for emergencies, building a
support system, dealing with insurance and legal issues, and defining
the role of the family
A section called "What Causes Bipolar Disorder" has been added to this
new edition. Dr. Mondimore also discusses the role that talk therapy,
including specialized forms of cognitive behavioral therapy and
family-focused therapy, can play in managing the disorder. Throughout
the book, Dr. Mondimore has added sidebars on fascinating details about
the history of this disorder and its treatment.
