The Bipolar Teen: What You Can Do to Help Your Child and Your Family by David J.

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Bipolar disorder is difficult at any age, but it can be particularly daunting for teenagers and their families. Miklowitz, author of the bestselling "Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide," and George provide valuable information parents can use to help teens cope—and thrive.

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Bipolar disorder is difficult at any age, but it can be particularly daunting for teenagers and their families. David Miklowitz, author of the bestselling "The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide", provides invaluable information parents can use to help teens cope - and thrive. His adolescent bipolar treatment program has been tested and refined for a decade. Now for the first time, this book makes it available directly to parents. "The Bipolar Teen" helps parents distinguish between the typical ups and downs of teen life and the symptoms of mania or depression.With coauthor Elizabeth George, Dr. Miklowitz shows parents how to recognize the early warning signs of an episode so they can intervene before it's too late. They show how to strike a healthy balance of medications and psychotherapy, and offer practical tips for getting the most from doctors and from school programs. Crucially, they also demonstrate practical strategies for managing the chaos at home so every family member - including siblings without the illness - can find the stability and support they need. A dozen helpful reproducibles are included.

Back Cover

Bipolar disorder is difficult at any age, but it can be particularly daunting for teenagers and their families. David Miklowitz, author of the bestselling The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide , provides invaluable information parents can use to help teens cope - and thrive. His adolescent bipolar treatment program has been tested and refined for a decade. Now for the first time, this book makes it available directly to parents. The Bipolar Teen helps parents distinguish between the typical ups and downs of teen life and the symptoms of mania or depression. With coauthor Elizabeth George, Dr. Miklowitz shows parents how to recognize the early warning signs of an episode so they can intervene before it's too late. They show how to strike a healthy balance of medications and psychotherapy, and offer practical tips for getting the most from doctors and from school programs. Crucially, they also demonstrate practical strategies for managing the chaos at home so every family member - including siblings without the illness - can find the stability and support they need. A dozen helpful reproducibles are included.

Author Biography

David J. Miklowitz, PhD, is Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Colorado, Boulder. His award-winning research on family-focused treatments for bipolar disorder has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the MacArthur Foundation, the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression, and the Robert Sutherland Foundation. Dr. Miklowitz is the author of the bestselling "The Bipolar"
"Disorder Survival Guide," and of "Bipolar Disorder: A Family-Focused Treatment Approach."
Elizabeth L. George, PhD, is coinvestigator with Dr. Miklowitz o

Table of Contents

Preface I. Understanding Bipolar Disorder in Teens 1. "What's Happening to My Teenager?" 2. A Close Look at the Symptoms 3. Getting an Accurate Diagnosis 4. Living with Bipolar Disorder: What Your Family Can Expect II. Treating Adolescent Bipolar Disorder 5. "How Did My Teenager Get This Illness?" 6. Medications for Bipolar Disorder in Teens 7. How Psychotherapy Can Help Your Teenager and Your Family 8. Helping Your Teen Accept Ongoing Medication Treatment III. Helping Your Teen Stay Well 9. Family Management and Coping 10. Tools and Tactics for Preventing Mood Episodes 11. What to Do When Mania Begins 12. How to Handle Depression 13. Dealing with Suicidal Thinking and Behavior 14. Tackling the School Environment Resources

Review

'This book is filled with tips on handling - and yes, surviving - the 'perfect storm' that is adolescence with a bipolar teen. The authors have seen and heard it all! They share compassionate guidance on how parents can stay calm, keep everyone safe, and steer through the storm. -" Martha Hellander, JD, Cofounder, Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation" 'Kudos to Drs. Miklowitz and George! This accessible and well-crafted guide distills 20 years of research experience to provide proven management tools to parents who face the daunting task of navigating the world of the bipolar teen.' "- Demitri Papolos, MD, co-author of The Bipolar Child" 'My family has walked in these shoes, and has emerged on the other side of adolescence. My child is now a happy, successful, self-sufficient young adult, thanks to the treatment approach on which this book is based. As both a parent and a professional, I will do anything I can to get this book into the hands of other families who are struggling with this illness. This is the first book on adolescent bipolar disorder that offers hope.' "- Kathy McBride, MS, Family Resource Specialist, Boulder Valley (Colorado) School District, USA" 'A treasure chest of comprehensive information, real-life stories, and practical suggestions for parenting your challenging teen supportively and effectively. This book is a wonderful resource that will improve everyday life for the whole family.' -" V.M., parent of a 15-year-old bipolar child" " 'Miklowitz and George have prepared a book of exceptional sophistication, wisdom, and clinical sensitivity; one that will be useful to parents and clinicians alike. The book draws on the most current research about the assessment and treatment of bipolar disorder in adolescents, includes copies of ready-to-use scales and materials, and illustrates how these ideas and tools are woven into interventions that are both evidence based and supportive of the unique needs of each family. The discussion of how parents can work with schools to promote academic and social success is particularly valuable. We will be using this book with families in our training clinic, and I will recommend it enthusiastically to colleagues.' -" Eric Youngstrom, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA"

Long Description

Bipolar disorder is difficult at any age, but it can be particularly daunting for teenagers and their families. David Miklowitz, author of the bestselling "The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide", provides invaluable information parents can use to help teens cope - and thrive. His adolescent bipolar treatment program has been tested and refined for a decade. Now for the first time, this book makes it available directly to parents. "The Bipolar Teen" helps parents distinguish between the typical ups and downs of teen life and the symptoms of mania or depression.With coauthor Elizabeth George, Dr. Miklowitz shows parents how to recognize the early warning signs of an episode so they can intervene before it's too late. They show how to strike a healthy balance of medications and psychotherapy, and offer practical tips for getting the most from doctors and from school programs. Crucially, they also demonstrate practical strategies for managing the chaos at home so every family member - including siblings without the illness - can find the stability and support they need. A dozen helpful reproducibles are included.

Review Quote

"This is the only book on adolescent bipolar disorder that truly offers realistic expectations, meaningful treatment options, and clearly provides families with invaluable knowledge on their child's illness. One of the best of the year!...5 stars!"--Doody's Review Service"Writing is easy to read, upbeat, and non-judgmental....The book's matter-of-fact style reassures that although things may be hard as your teen is diagnosed and treated, and the treatment is tweaked again and again in response to manic and depressive episodes, bipolar disorder is something your teen and your family can survive....If you're afraid your teen might have bipolar disorder, or afraid of your teen who does, this will be a useful reassuring resource."--About.com Book Review"Miklowitz draws on his extensive clinical and research background to create a thoughtful book written for the parent struggling with the journey of bipolar disorder....Filled with information...an engaging and informative tool. The authors consolidate information from many sources into an easy-to-understand narrative that introduces necessary medical jargon in a palatable way....An excellent resource for any caretaker of a child or adolescent facing bipolar disorder."--Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Details ISBN1593853181 Author Elizabeth L. George Short Title BIPOLAR TEEN Pages 356 Publisher Guilford Publications Language English ISBN-10 1593853181 ISBN-13 9781593853181 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 616.895 Year 2007 Publication Date 2007-11-30 Imprint Guilford Publications Subtitle What You Can Do to Help Your Child and Your Family Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Residence US Birth 1957 Affiliation University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado Audience Age 11-19 DOI 10.1604/9781593853181 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2007-12-31 AU Release Date 2007-12-30 We've got this

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