Bipolar Disorders: A Guide to Helping Children & Adolescents (Paperback)

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Product Description

As many as a million children in the United States may have childhood-onset bipolar disorder. Psychiatrists now recognize that manic depression has frequently been misdiagnosed as ADHD (or oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, or depression). According to recent data, 23 percent of children currently diagnosed with ADHD will eventually be diagnosed as having a bipolar disorder. In Bipolar Disorders, author Mitzi Waltz covers the range of topics that parents need to understand in order to best help their children:

Diagnostic criteria, including comparisons to common misdiagnoses Family life, including recognizing and preventing mood swings, safety, and support Medications, with special attention to the physiology and responses of children and adolescents Various "talk therapies" that can be of use Other interventions, such as improving sleep patterns, preventing seasonal mood swings, diet, and supplements Insurance issues School, including special education system and 504 Plans or EIPs

About the Author

Mitzi Waltz is Lecturer in Journalism, University of Sunderland

Product Details

• Paperback: 442 pages
• Publisher: Patient Centered Guides; 1 edition (January 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565926560
• ISBN-13: 978-1565926561
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #720,630 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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86 of 87 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Resource for Parents, Teachers and Doctors, March 11, 2000

By	Dr. Maria A. Pugliese "Helen's Mom" (Wayne, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Ms. Waltz has once again produced an excellent book that is clear and informative. In my practice of Psychiatry, I have found books like this are few and far between. I am using this book as a resource for all my Bipolar families. This book covers all topics related to Bipolar Disorder both esoteric and day-to-day living issues. If you're a parent or a loved one of a child (or adult)with Bipolar Disorder, read this. You will not go wrong. And after you're done, pass your copy onto your child's teacher or doctor. It will help you all get together on the same page. It's critical that our kids get the help they need. This book will teach you how best to advocate for your child.

45 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent guide for parents, January 24, 2000

By	Tomie Burke (Washington State, USA) - See all my reviews

Mitzi understands the relationship between parents and children who suffer from early-onset bipolar disorder. Her book addresses numerous issues that parents face on a day to day basis. She provides resources, support, and solutions. Truly an excellent book and one that all parents of children with bipolar disorder should keep at their fingers.

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks for writing this book!, January 23, 2000

By A Customer

We found this book to be very helpful us to further understand our daughter's recent diagnosis as Bipolar. We found the information to be well presented, and easy to understand. The section on schools was very informative.