Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Description of bipolar disorder Chapter 3: medication Names and Common Dosages Chapter 4: Getting in the Habit of Taking Medications Chapter 5: Psychotherapy for Bipolar Disorder Chapter 6: Bipolar Disorder in Adolescents and Children Chapter 7: Stress and Schedule Management Chapter 8: Attention to Thinking Biases Chapter 9: Relationships and Communication Skills Chapter 10: Managing Irritability and Anger Chapter 11: Focusing on Life Goals Chapter 12: Mood Charting Chapter 13: Creating a Treatment contract Chapter 14 - Improving Wellbeing

About the Author

Michael W. Otto, Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology at Boston University. Noreen A. Reilly-Harrington, Ph.D. and Robert O. Knauz, Ph.D. are Clinical Psychologists at Massachusetts General Hospital and Instructors at Harvard Medical School. Aude Henin, Ph.D. is Co-Director of the Child CBT Program at Massachusetts General Hospital . Jane N. Kogan, Ph.D. is Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Gary S. Sachs, M.D. is Founder of the Bipolar Clinic and Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

Reviews

"The book is clearly written in a manner that enables average readers to understand and, just as importantly, ask questions about the disorder, and makes suggestions about what to ask their healthcare providers. This makes the book appropriate for the patient, significant others and caregivers, as well as students of the healing arts in teaching their patients about collaboration in care. The authors provide an evidence- and research-based perspective."--Doody's, a 4 star review! "This is a clear, concise, and well-written guide for patients dealing with bipolar disorder and their families and friends." -- DOODY'S