Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families
Author: Francis Mark Mondimore M.D.
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ISBN: 0801861187
Publisher: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr (15 May, 1999)
Sales Rank: 5,597
Average Customer Rating: 4.69 out of 5
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Rating: 5 out of 5
Extremely comprehensive information!
This really was a very informative, practical, easy flowing guide for understanding and coping with Bipolar. Dr. Mondimore describes the lifestyle habits and treatments that will help you prevent relapse, allowing anybody with bipolar disorder to lead a happy, normal life. This was excellent for any family member with somebody who does have this disorder. It really is explained to why they do what it is we do. He covers Moods, medications, alcoholism and drug abuse. Treatment, where to go for help. Getting better and staying well. Also the role the family has and this really was by far the most comprehensive book I have read yet on this matter.
Rating: 5 out of 5
A comprehensive, informative resource!
Wow! I found this book to be very thorough, an excellent source of information. Dr. Mondimore presents a very empathetic, hopeful description of Bipolar disorder, its diagnosis, treatment, etc. His information is extremely current and accurate. He includes a very thorough list of sources of additional information including books, articles, web sites, organizations, etc. Excellent!
Rating: 4 out of 5
A Good Guide
This is an all-around good guide for patients with bipolar disorder and their families. About the only thing I disagree with the author on is the need for psychotherapy. About the only psychotherapy I get is an occasional visit to a local support group, but I'm doing pretty well. Furthermore, like a very high percentage of manic depressives, I have a low income and my insurance covers only visits to the psychiatrist and meds.The author has a very interesting chapter on schizoaffective disorder and expresses an opinion on it that I don't believe I've read elsewhere.
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