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Author:

Torrey, E. Fuller (Edwin Fuller), 1937-

Title:

Surviving manic depression : a manual on bipolar disorder for patients, families, and providers / E. Fuller Torrey and Michael B. Knable.

Publisher:

Basic Books,

Copyright Date:

c2005

Description:

xxiv, 397 p. ; 21 cm.

Subject:

Manic-depressive illness.
Bipolar Disorder.--popular works.

Other Authors:

Knable, Michael B.

Notes:

Originally published: 2002. With new introd. Includes bibliographical references (p. 307-327) and index.

Contents:

Dimensions of manic-depressive illness -- The inner world: mania and depression from the inside -- The outer worlds: manic-depressive illness defined -- Conditions sometimes confused with manic-depressive illness -- Risk factors for developing manic-depressive illness -- Onset, course, and outcome -- Causes -- Medications: mood stabilizers -- Medications: antidepressants, antipsychotics, and benzodiazapines -- Medications: treatment strategies -- Nonmedication aspects of treatment -- Manic-depressive illness in children and adolescents -- Ten special problems -- Manic-depressive illness and creativity -- Commonly asked questions -- Issues for advocates.

ISBN:

9780465086641 (pbk.)
0465086640 (pbk.)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)58392537

Locations:

GFPE771 -- Altoona Public Library (Altoona)

NJPD993 -- Clarion Public Library (Clarion)

NKPD993 -- Eagle Grove Memorial Library (Eagle Grove)

SFPH074 -- Waterloo Public Library (Waterloo)

PQAX094 -- Wartburg College - Vogel Library (Waverly)