David J. Miklowitz

354 Pages Size: 7" x 10"
Paperback December 2010 ISBN 978-1-60623-542-3 Cat. #3542 Price: $19.95 $16.96 order	Hardcover December 2010 ISBN 978-1-60623-983-4 Cat. #3983 Price: $45.00 $38.25 order	E-book March 2011 ISBN 978-1-60918-014-0 EPUB format Price: $19.95 $16.96 order

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1. How This Book Can Help You Survive—and Thrive

2. Understanding the Experience of Bipolar Disorder

3. Into the Doctor's Court: Getting an Accurate Diagnosis

4. "Is It an Illness or Is It Me?": Coping with the Diagnosis

II. Laying the Foundation For Effective Treatment

5. Where Bipolar Disorder Comes From: Genetics, Biology, and Stress

6. What Medication and Psychotherapy Can Do for You

7. Coming to Terms with Your Medications

III. Practical Strategies For Staying Well

8. Tips to Help You Manage Moods and Improve Your Daily Life

9. Heading Off the Escalation of Mania

10. Halting the Spiral of Depression

11. Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts and Feelings

12. For Women Only: What You Need to Know about Bipolar Disorder and Your Health

13. Succeeding at Home and at Work: Communication, Problem-Solving Skills, and Dealing Effectively with Stigma

Resources for People with Bipolar Disorder