The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide By David J. Miklowitz, Ph.D.
The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know is written by David Miklowitz, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, and Senior Clinical Researcher in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Oxford. Now in its third edition, the book was first published in 2002. Dr. Miklowitz states that his book intends to answer this question: “How can people with [bipolar] disorder achieve stable moods and lead more fulfilling lives while taking medications and dealing with the limitations the illness imposes?” The book covers diagnosis, etiology, medications, psychotherapy, and practical strategies to manage moods and overcome suicidal thoughts. The book is comprehensive without being overwhelming, and includes worksheets such as mood charts, social rhythm metric charts. and thought records.
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