If you have a child with bipolar disorder and have not yet read The Bipolar Child by Demitri Papolos, MD, and Janice Papolos, now is the time to grab this book. The revised and expanded edition incorporates important new material on research, medications and other topics of vital interest to parents and therapists alike.
New Edition
In their announcement of the new edition, the authors said, "In the past two and a half years, we have heard from thousands of parents and educators, and their stories, comments, and questions have given us much to think about. These readers let us know what concerns they have, and what specific information they need and want." They went on to say they were "more than delighted to have a second opportunity to detail some of the newest developments in the fields of research and pharmacology, to address some subjects in greater depth, and to answer many of those questions that repeatedly come to us through cyberspace."
Important Changes
Important changes to this edition include:
- More information on prescription drugs, including Trileptal and Lamictal
- Discussion of Omega-3 fatty acids and their effect on childhood bipolar disorder
- Information and cautions about antipsychotic medications and children
- Updated warnings about the use of stimulants on bipolar children
- Strategies for heading off school detentions, suspensions and expulsions
- Expanded information on due process proceedings
- A profile of the first school to develop of model program for bipolar children
- A new chapter on co-occurring learning disabilities and neuropsychological testing
- Coping strategies when several members of the family are bipolar
- A new section on adolescent bipolar disorder, with resources for dealing with alcohol and drug addictions
Even Better
About Bipolar Guide Kimberly Bailey, in her review of the original edition of this book, called it a "must read." For therapists and parents of a bipolar child, adolescent or teenager, the revised and expanded edition of The Bipolar Child is a MUST read!
