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If Your Adolescent Has Depression or Bipolar Disorder: An Essential Resource for Parents
While coping with teenage moodiness can be difficult under any circumstances, it can be especially challenging if a teenager has a serious mood disorder. This concise, readable book is the definitive guide to understanding and getting effective help for adolescents with depression or bipolar
disorder, designed for parents and other adults in contact with afflicted teens. It combines the most current scientific expertise available today--including the newest treatments and medications and the latest research findings on mood disorders--with no-nonsense, hands-on advice from parents who
have faced these disorders in their own children.
Among other topics, the book addresses the biochemical roots of adolescent mood disorders, the ongoing debate over psychiatric medications for young people, and practical strategies for helping a teen cope at home and at school. It concludes on a hopeful note, by reviewing the latest scientific
evidence on methods of stopping mood disorders before they start or minimizing the risk of recurrence. A growing body of research now shows that early diagnosis and treatment of depression and bipolar disorder may reduce the severity of these diseases, both now and in the future. Including red flags
to look out for and warnings on the dangers of doing nothing, this book will provide the information and tools parents need to help adolescents achieve the best possible outcome.
On the Adolescent Mental Health Initiative
The Adolescent Mental Health Initiative series addresses some of the major mental health issues facing teenagers today--eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, and schizophrenia. Of the dozen or so books planned for the series, the first four, including the two presented here, focus on how
parents and other adults, including teachers, coaches, guidance counselors, and even pediatricians, can help afflicted teens overcome the disrupting and often devastating challenges of these disorders. Each book is an authoritative guide that offers essential information such as how to go about
getting a diagnosis, what the latest treatment options and prevention strategies are, how to help teens cope with mental illness at home and at school and, perhaps most importantly, what the warning signs and red flags are that parents and other adults should look out for in teenagers who may be at
risk for these diseases. Combining the expertise of leading psychiatrists and psychologists with the experience of everyday people who have faced these disorders in their own children, the books are designed to help adults deal effectively with adolescent mental illness and to empower them to act
immediately and wisely in getting teens the best available treatment possible.
disorder, designed for parents and other adults in contact with afflicted teens. It combines the most current scientific expertise available today--including the newest treatments and medications and the latest research findings on mood disorders--with no-nonsense, hands-on advice from parents who
have faced these disorders in their own children.
Among other topics, the book addresses the biochemical roots of adolescent mood disorders, the ongoing debate over psychiatric medications for young people, and practical strategies for helping a teen cope at home and at school. It concludes on a hopeful note, by reviewing the latest scientific
evidence on methods of stopping mood disorders before they start or minimizing the risk of recurrence. A growing body of research now shows that early diagnosis and treatment of depression and bipolar disorder may reduce the severity of these diseases, both now and in the future. Including red flags
to look out for and warnings on the dangers of doing nothing, this book will provide the information and tools parents need to help adolescents achieve the best possible outcome.
On the Adolescent Mental Health Initiative
The Adolescent Mental Health Initiative series addresses some of the major mental health issues facing teenagers today--eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, and schizophrenia. Of the dozen or so books planned for the series, the first four, including the two presented here, focus on how
parents and other adults, including teachers, coaches, guidance counselors, and even pediatricians, can help afflicted teens overcome the disrupting and often devastating challenges of these disorders. Each book is an authoritative guide that offers essential information such as how to go about
getting a diagnosis, what the latest treatment options and prevention strategies are, how to help teens cope with mental illness at home and at school and, perhaps most importantly, what the warning signs and red flags are that parents and other adults should look out for in teenagers who may be at
risk for these diseases. Combining the expertise of leading psychiatrists and psychologists with the experience of everyday people who have faced these disorders in their own children, the books are designed to help adults deal effectively with adolescent mental illness and to empower them to act
immediately and wisely in getting teens the best available treatment possible.
197 pages, Paperback
First published August 11, 2005
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May 22, 2021
Very insightful. Would definitely recommend it for parents if they aren't sure whether to take their children's behavior or statements seriously or if seeking help may be necessary. The text also sometimes addresses stigma and skepticism.
July 3, 2023
My main issue with this book is how much fear and desperation is baked into the pages. I understand this is a very serious topic, with life changing or life threatening outcomes if not handled wisely. But I found that the book left very little room for hope. Maybe the author wanted to air on the serious side so there was no misunderstandings. I was hoping for a little more optimism.
Thankfully, I am not turning to this book because my love one has been diagnosed with bi polar. I am reading it to better understand something I am unfamiliar with. I hope this book helps those that need it.
Thankfully, I am not turning to this book because my love one has been diagnosed with bi polar. I am reading it to better understand something I am unfamiliar with. I hope this book helps those that need it.
March 18, 2016
If you need to read a book about adolescents with depression or bipolar disorder, I don't know a better one.
This one is pretty basic, and is a quick read - a very light 170 pages. I'm not sure I learned anything, but it helped cement my instincts.
So I guess it's a good first read, although it may be getting a bit long in the tooth. I don't know how much of the information about health benefits and navigating the US health system is still accurate.
This one is pretty basic, and is a quick read - a very light 170 pages. I'm not sure I learned anything, but it helped cement my instincts.
So I guess it's a good first read, although it may be getting a bit long in the tooth. I don't know how much of the information about health benefits and navigating the US health system is still accurate.
June 28, 2014
This book is full of information for parents who have children who are bipolar. I need to remember that parents need to provide hope and guidance for these children.
January 28, 2013
Great resource for parents as well as professionals working with these fragile kids.
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