The Ups and Downs of Raising a Bipolar Child: A Survival Guide for ParentsHELP IS HERE Bipolar disorder has recently been identified as one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed conditions affecting children -- and it is dramatically on the rise. The Ups and Downs of Raising a Bipolar Child gives parents the sound advice and expert information they need to cope with this challenging diagnosis, and shows how to provide essential care and support for a bipolar child as well as for the rest of the family. |
Contents
| 1 | |
Picking | 36 |
Helping Your Child Through | 71 |
The Right Prescriptions | 106 |
Routine | 125 |
When and How to | 150 |
Caring for Yourself So You Can Care | 229 |
Meeting the Challenge | 246 |
Parenting the Normal Ones | 255 |
Paying for Special Needs | 281 |
RESOURCES | 293 |
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The Ups and Downs of Raising a Bipolar Child: A Survival Guide for Parents Judith Lederman,Candida Fink No preview available - 2003 |
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