Bipolar Kids: Helping Your Child Find Calm in the Mood Storm
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (685 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738211133 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 316 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. When bipolar disorder "rides sidesaddle" with other disorders, the wrong diagnosis can result. From Publishers Weekly A child psychiatrist with 25 years of clinical experience, Greenberg specializes in juvenile bipolar disorder, a condition that affects an estimated half million children in the U.S. Greenberg walks parents through a multitude of "hidden symptoms," including impulsivity, difficulty waking up, nightmares, anxiety, hypersexuality, carb cravings and sinus infections. Along with examining the cha
Read this book!! This is a terrific book for parents, grandparents, teachers or anyone wanting insight on this misunderstood illness. Whether you are starting the search for information or you have been in the midst of the "Mood Storm" for years this book is worth reading!! Dr. Greenberg validates, in an easy to read way, what it's lik. Finally a Doctor Who "GETS" My Son & the Book to Prove It J. R. Mahieu I was happy to find a book that addressed the unique situation of having a child who has more than one diagnosis. Our son has both high functioning autism and pediatric bipolar disorder, and until I read BIPOLAR KIDS, I never really understood how it all worked together. His psychiatrist has been trying many of the med. Parents from New Jersey As parents of a child with bipolar disorder, we applaud Dr. Greenberg on her book Bipolar Kids. Throughout the years we have read many books on the subject but this is by far the best!!!The book provides important information but does so in a readable and usable form. It provides very practical suggestions. What this b
Once considered an adult illness, bipolar disorder is one of the fastest growing categories in child psychiatry, touching the lives of an estimated one million children. With her twenty-five years’ experience, child psychiatrist Rosalie Greenberg offers parents and professionals alike an innovative approach to help bipolar youngsters locate that elusive inner calm. A masterful book that recognizes the brilliance and creativity in bipolar kids, it will give hope that every child can, with the proper interventions, lead a full, productive life.. But often it goes misdiagnosed, and kids can be prescribed medication that only worsens the condition. Gathering stories from families on the front lines, she shows parents how best to navigate the peaks and valleys of the disorder, addresses family relationships, and guides parents in making meaningful choices about their child’s education and treatment options