Bipolar Disorder
Understanding Brain Diseases and Disorders
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that affects children, adolescents, and adults. Also called manic-depressive illness, people with this disorder experience unusually intense mood changes called mood episodes, which can be dangerous. This book describes the risk factors that contribute to bipolar disorder, including genetics and abnormal brain structure and function. It also clearly explains how the illness is diagnosed and treated. An excellent support for teens that suffer from this disease, the book supplies tips for managing life with bipolar disorder, questions to ask a doctor, and organizations to contact for more information.
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Series Review: Understanding Brain Diseases and Disorders"The seriousness of brain disorders and diseases are tackled in this practical and manageable series. . .helpful sidebars separate myths from truth and provide additional facts. Attractively packaged and full of information, these titles can be used for reports or for readers dealing with these issues."
--School Library Journal
Series Review: Understanding Brain Diseases and Disorders
"As the titles indicate, each book in this series covers a specific area of brain research. Each volume opens with an introduction to the topic and an overview of brain structure and function. Chapters cover types of injuries, disorders or diseases, diagnosis and testing, potential treatments, and the long-term outlook in each area of medical study. The text is readable and well-illustrated. Important individuals, both historical and contemporary, are highlighted. This series will be an excellent addition to any middle or high school collection."
--Library Media Connection
