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Whether a child has bipolar disorder (manic depression) or they are living with someone who does, there are many fantastic books available to teach them about this disorder.
The Bipolar Child 2006 Edition
The latest version of a ground-breaking book - The Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood's Most Misunderstood Disorder by Demitri Papolos, M.D. and Janice Papolos. Of this work I wrote, "This is an absolutely fantastic book for those who have a child with early onset bipolar disorder, who suspect it in their child,...
A Boy and a Bear: The Children's Relaxation Book
Written by Lori Lite and illustrated by M. Hartigan, this is a great resource to help children learn to better manage anger and frustration. The circular breathing techniques taught in this short book are an excellent tool.
Matt the Moody Hermit Crab
This is the story, told from the perspective of a hermit crab family, of a school-age boy who starts presenting the symptoms of early onset bipolar disorder. This book is a great resource for explaining bipolar disorder to kids. Caroline McGee presents this very poignant story, which is all too often the difficult reality for families touched by this disorder, with great sensitivity and insight.
The Bipolar Child - Revised and Expanded Edition
The definitive work on bipolar children has now become even better. Here's a look at what's new in the 2002 edition of Demitri and Janice Papolos' ground-breaking book.
The Bipolar Child
Learn why this book is a must-read for anyone who parents or works with a child who has or might have early-onset Bipolar Disorder.
