Preface. Part I: The Diagnosis and Course of Bipolar Disorder. "Why Do I Need this Book?" What Bipolar Disorder Looks Like - to You, to the Doctors, and to Everyone Else. Into the Doctor's Court: What to Expect from the Diagnostic Process. "Is it an Illness or is it Me?": Tips on Coping with the Diagnosis. Part II: Causes and Treatments. Where Does Bipolar Disorder Come From?: Genetics, Biology, and Stress. "What Can Medication and Psychotherapy Do for Me?" Coming to Terms with Your Medication. Part III: Self-management. "How Can I Manage My Disorder?": Practical Ways to Maintain Wellness. "What Can I Do if I Think I'm Getting Manic?" "What Can I Do if I Think I'm Getting Depressed?" Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts and Feelings. Coping Effectively in Family and Work Settings. Resources for People with Bipolar Disorder. Self-rated Mood Chart. Self-rated Social Rhythm Chart.
David J. Miklowitz, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The author of over 80 journal articles and book chapters, Dr. Miklowitz is the coauthor (with Michael G. Goldstein) of Bipolar Disorder: A Family-Focused Treatment Approach, which won the 1998 Outstanding Research Publication Award from the American Association for Marital and Family Therapy.
'A practical, straightforward book that will be a great help to those who have bipolar illness, as well as their families.' - Kay Redfield Jamison, PhD, author of An Unquiet Mind
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