In this subject guide, Dr. Kennard provides a concise and informal introduction to Bipolar Disorder. The Guide is a development from previous work entitled, 'Bipolar Disorder: a short introductory guide', aimed primarily at those newly diagnosed with the disorder, their friends and relatives.
The intention then, as now, is to provide a concise easy-to-read introduction for people who want something more than a leaflet or a webpage, but less than a formal textbook. In this student’s guide, more detail is provided as to the description, diagnostic criteria and explanations for bipolar disorder.
There was a time when the study of mental health was confined largely to students of psychology, medicine or nursing, or those involved in social care or health-related occupations. Today the message is finally filtering through that mental illness is extremely common and is not something to be feared or hidden away.
Many students from non-health backgrounds are now interested all aspects of the human condition. Perhaps because of a term paper, examination or project, they are looking for a suitable way in to some of these potentially difficult and confusing topics. This Guide provides sufficient detail to answer your most pressing questions about bipolar disorder, its diagnosis, characteristics and treatments. For students, it provides a general introduction in its own right, or a suitable platform from which to take their investigation to deeper levels.
Dr. Jerry Kennard is an author, psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. He is a former healthcare professional and academic who now writes regular Expert blogs for HealthCentral.com on a variety of mental health issues.
The intention then, as now, is to provide a concise easy-to-read introduction for people who want something more than a leaflet or a webpage, but less than a formal textbook. In this student’s guide, more detail is provided as to the description, diagnostic criteria and explanations for bipolar disorder.
There was a time when the study of mental health was confined largely to students of psychology, medicine or nursing, or those involved in social care or health-related occupations. Today the message is finally filtering through that mental illness is extremely common and is not something to be feared or hidden away.
Many students from non-health backgrounds are now interested all aspects of the human condition. Perhaps because of a term paper, examination or project, they are looking for a suitable way in to some of these potentially difficult and confusing topics. This Guide provides sufficient detail to answer your most pressing questions about bipolar disorder, its diagnosis, characteristics and treatments. For students, it provides a general introduction in its own right, or a suitable platform from which to take their investigation to deeper levels.
Dr. Jerry Kennard is an author, psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. He is a former healthcare professional and academic who now writes regular Expert blogs for HealthCentral.com on a variety of mental health issues.
