IS YOUR CHILD BIPOLAR?(ISBN=) 英文原版

　　The Definitive Resource on How to Identify, Treat, and Live
with a Bipolar Child　　
　　More than three million American children suffer from some form
of bipolar disorder, a life-impairing illness that can cause wild
mood swings and even episodes of rage. But as a parent, can you
tell the difference between a tempermental, moody child and one
facing serious mental illness? Where do you turn if your child’s
tantrums and meltdowns are wreaking havoc? For families as well as
professionals, here is the only book on early- onset bipolar
disorder written by pediatric specialists who combine clinical care
and research. 　　
　　Health experts once thought bipolar disorder, also known as manic
depression, did not exist in children and teens. However, leading
experts like Janet Wozniak and Mary Ann McDonnell have shown that
the illness may appear even before age six, with many cases either
undiagnosed or misdiagnosed as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD). Now, in the most complete and authoritative guide
yet, Janet Wozniak, M.D., and psychiatric nurse Mary Ann McDonnell
offer their unmatched expertise along with the latest information
on this difficult condition.　
　　Drawing from their professional experience and sharing stories of
families in their practices, the authors guide you in how to:
　　?Navigate the “diagnosis tangle” to ensure accurate
identification of the disorder
　　?Communicate effectively with doctors, teachers, and
counselors
　　?Find allies and choose a treatment team
　　?Help your family cope 　　
　　In a rapidly changing field, The Bipolar Disorder clearly
explains what researchers know, what they suspect, and where
studies now point. From medication to coping strategies, this
accessible book offers inspiration, encouragement, and invaluable
wisdom for all involved.
　　　　

　　Mary Ann McDonnell, A.P.R.N., B.C., is the executive director
of S.T.E.P. Up 4 Kids, a nonprofit organization supporting children
and teens with bipolar disorder. A clinical university instructor,
she also maintains a private practice in pediatric
psychopharmacology.
　　Janet Wozniak, M.D., is the director of Pediatric Bipolar
Research at Massachusetts General Hospital, and assistant professor
of psychiatry there and at Harvard Medical School.