An edition of Adult bipolar disorders
(2002)
Adult bipolar disorders
understanding your diagnosis & getting help
1st ed.
by Mitzi Waltz
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Table of Contents
Machine generated contents note: 1. What Are Bipolar Disorders?
Bipolar disorders: a definition
Types of bipolar disorders
The Axis system
States of mind in bipolar disorders
What causes bipolar disorders?
Dual and multiple diagnoses
Other factors in bipolar disorders
2. Getting a Diagnosis
Where to begin
Referral roadblocks
Seeing a specialist
Tests for bipolar disorders
The diagnostic report
The meaning of a diagnosis
3. Differential Diagnosis
Investigating possibilities
Horses, zebras, and hybrids
ADHD
Anxiety
Conduct disorder
Cushing's disease
Depression
Diabetes mellitus
Fibromyalgia
Hormonal disorders
Hypoglycemia
Lupus
Medication side effects
Multiple sclerosis
Personality disorders
Psychosis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Substance abuse
Schizophrenia
Schizoaffective disorder
Thyroid disorders
Infectious illness and mood swings
Seizure disorders
The future
4. Medical Care
Taking charge of medication choices
Why medication doesn't always work
Dosage details
Blood tests and EKGs
Medication side effects
Mood stabilizers
Antidepressants
Neuroleptics
Stimulants
Drug and alcohol detox/dependency aids
Anti-anxiety medications
New drugs for bipolar disorders
Immune system therapies
Hospitalization
After the hospital
5. Talk Therapy
What is therapy?
Types of therapists
How to find a therapist
Therapy goals
Therapy styles
Benefits of therapy
Non-talk therapies
6. Complementary Therapies
Careful choices
The role of complementary treatments
Evaluating complementary therapies
Evaluating supplements
One thing at a time
Complementary treatment systems
Light therapy
Fixing sleep problems
Essential fatty acids
Diet
Allergy tests and treatments
Hormonal treatments
Anti-viral treatments and immunotherapy
Herbal remedies
Vitamins
Minerals
Nutritional supplements
Supplement cautions
Auditory integration training
Occupational therapy
Sensory integration
Dance, music, or art therapy
Stress-busters
The healing power of humor
7. Healthcare and Insurance
Health insurance and bipolar disorders
Managing managed care
Fighting limits on psychiatric care
Getting coverage for new treatments
Fighting denial of care
Public healthcare in the US
Indirect financial help
Health Canada
Benefits in the UK
Benefits in the Republic of Ireland
Benefits in Australia
Benefits in New Zealand
Alternatives to insurance
Changing the rules
Other insurance issues
8. Living with Bipolar Disorders
Taking charge of bipolar disorder
Thinking about thinking
Bipolar disorders at college
Bipolar disorders at work
Housing
Legal and financial planning
Especially for women
Family relationships
Suicide prevention
Criminal justice and mental illness
Maintaining your sanity
Hold on to hope
A. Resources
B. The Genetics of Bipolar Disorders
C. Diagnostic Tests.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 340-345) and index.
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