Julie A. Fast

John D. Preston

Offers information, strategies, and real-life examples to help partners deal with the challenges presented by a loved one with bipolar disorder.

Understanding and Helping Your Partner

Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder

Explaining how to overcome the vicious cycle of depression, a collection of helpful strategies reveals how to prepare oneself mentally for working while depressed, how to structure one's environment to work more easily, how to work effectively with others, how to prevent depression, and more. Original.

50 Strategies for Keeping Your Life on Track

Get it Done when You're Depressed

Ruth C. White

A ten-step guide for people with bipolar disorder presents the latest research as well as advice on such topics as getting treatment, recognizing triggers, minimizing stress, exercise and nutrition, and building a support system.

A Practical Guide to Identifying Triggers, Managing Medications, Coping with Symptoms, and More

Bipolar 101

Presents advice for partners in a relationship with someone suffering from bipolar disorder, discussing such topics as dealing with manic episodes, recognizing triggers, managing impulsive behaviors, and setting boundaries.

Understanding & Helping Your Partner

John H. O'Neal

Mary C. Talaga

Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists has become the go-to resource for mental health clinicians looking for clear, reliable information about the treatment of mental health issues. Organized by disorder and, within each disorder, by medication, this book is designed to familiarize clinicians and students with the basic terminology and models of pharmacokinetics. This updated seventh edition provides essential information on new medications and treatment options and includes the latest research on side effects, contraindications, and efficacy of all major medications prescribed for mental health disorders. The book also features an important new chapter on the effects of withdrawing from psychopharmacological medications. This handbook makes it simple to: Get the facts about drug interactions and side effects Find out how medications affect adults, children, and adolescents differently Learn how different cultures view medical treatment, vital information for anyone who treats clients from a variety of backgrounds Discontinue medication safely when needed

Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists

Maintaining a relationship is hard enough without the added challenges of your partner’s bipolar disorder symptoms. Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder offers information and step-by-step advice for helping your partner manage mood swings and impulsive actions, allowing you to finally focus on enjoying your relationship while also taking time for yourself. This book explains the symptoms of your partner’s disorder and offers strategies for preventing them and responding to these symptoms when they do occur. This updated edition includes a new section about the medications your partner may be taking so that you can understand the side effects and help monitor his or her bipolar treatment. As a supportive partner, you deserve support yourself. This book will help you create a more balanced, fulfilling relationship. Improve your relationship by learning how to: • Identify your partner’s symptom triggers so you can prevent episodes • Improve communication by stopping irrational “bipolar conversations” • Handle your partner’s emotional ups and downs • Foster closeness and connection with your partner

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