The Concise Guide to Bipolar Disorder

by Francis Mark Mondimore

A concise, essential guide to living with bipolar disorder by an internationally known expert.

When a diagnosis of bipolar disorder enters your life, you may not be sure where to turn for accurate information about this potentially devastating but treatable illness. Whether you yourself have been diagnosed, or a spouse, parent, child, friend, or employee has developed the illness, the need for information and advice is acute.

Presenting the essentials of diagnosis and treatment clearly and succinctly, leading psychiatrist Dr. Francis Mark Mondimore distills everything you need to know about bipolar disorder in this new indispensable guide. In down-to-earth language, Dr. Mondimore explains what bipolar disorder is and how you (or your loved one) can live your best life with the help of medications, therapy, the support of family and friends, and medical care.

An extensive list of references is included, along with additional suggested reading materials and online resources. Realistic clinical descriptions and anecdotes reflecting on fascinating historical details associated with this condition provide further information. The Concise Guide to Bipolar Disorder is an excellent up-to-date resource for the newly diagnosed or those seeking rapid answers to the most common questions about bipolar disorder.

Past Praise for Books by Francis Mark Mondimore, MD

"Offers advice on how to live with bipolar disorder, and how not to become its victim."—Large Print Reviews

"An enlightened, pragmatic, and empathic resource for this very complex and challenging illness."—Journal of Clinical Psychiatry

"An absolute gold mine for those with the disorder and their thorough, candid, and up-to-date advice, full of new possibilities for help."—Kirkus Reviews

Genres: Mental Health, Psychology

235 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 11, 2022

Reviews

[Jacob Nathan]

Not sure how I feel about logging something like this, but, having been recently diagnosed with bipolar 2, I found Mondimore's work particularly helpful in dispelling some of the stigma and misconceptions I had around the disease. The text helps to understand how mood disorders are in fact disorders. I would recommend this book not only to those who struggle with mood disorders but to their family members and loved ones as well.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent information that is written in an easy-to-understand way.

[Abigale Racine-Hyde · Rating 5 out of 5]

A comprehensive guide on a complex disorder.

[Stephen Biles · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book gives a pretty well rounded description of Bipolar Disorder and its many symptoms and variations.

[Kayley Salgado · Rating 3 out of 5]

Useful overview for people who have recently been diagnosed or have a loved one with BD

[Michaela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very very informational, with context we can understand.

[Emily_syphus · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this for some friends. Good overall introduction to the topic, touched on several aspects of it. It felt like it was more geared toward someone who has been diagnosed rather than friends or family of someone diagnosed.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent resource for anyone living with bipolar disorder, as well as for their families.