Articles Index
A Boy and a Bear: The Children's Relaxation Book
A review of the book "A Boy and a Bear: The Children's Relaxation Book" written by Lori Lite and illustrated by M. Hartigan.
The Bipolar Diet by Sarah Freeman
Sarah Freeman, author of bipolar-lives.com, recently published a new book entitled "The Bipolar Diet: Managing Mood, Food and Weight". She shares that the book is designed to provide a roadmap for those with bipolar disorder on improving diet and making lifestyle changes that can improve both mental and physical health.
Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch
I hate dieting. I detest counting calories or fat grams or carbs. However, I am quite overweight and diabetic. What is a person to do? Recently, <i>Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works</i> by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch came highly recommended to me. The book has the catch phrase, “Free yourself from chronic dieting forever.” I went back to my office and ordered it. I believe I’ve found the answer to the dieting frustration!
Book Review: "The Bipolar Child"
Kimberly Bailey reviews an extraordinary book for those who deal with children having early onset bipolar disorder. Parents MUST read!
"Neural Misfire" by Jeff Kazmierczak
We found 'Neural Misfire' to be a harrowing but compelling look at the experiences of a young man when he first experiences manic depression. Who should - and should not read it? Find out here.
Summary - The Bipolar Child 2006 Edition
A few years ago, a ground-breaking book hit the shelves - “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, or who work with bipolar children.” I stand by this recommendation and I am very excited to say that a new edition has again been released.
Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania
Andy Behrman's manic memoir pulls the reader right into the whirlwind of his life up until bipolar disorder led him to take one risk too many and he wound up in prison for conspiracy to defraud. Electro-convulsive therapy proved to be the treatment that made the difference for him.
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.
Educating and Nurturing the Bipolar Child - DVD
The Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation has published a resource DVD entitled “Educating and Nurturing the Bipolar Child,” which features Janice Papolos, coauthor of “The Bipolar Child.” This is an incredibly informative and compassionate look at what a student with bipolar disorder faces. Janice Papolos gives educators and parents strategies and tools to ease the way of the child or adolescent, and to make the learning experience less stressful and more fulfilling.
Anthology of a Crazy Lady
You may love or hate this book; you may be angered or triggered by it. You may see yourself in it or learn from it. If you are any kind of therapist, this is a must-read.
Stop Clutter From Stealing Your Life
Both mania and depression can contribute to clutter. Here is a book that can help you face the reasons for cluttering and take steps to overcome it.
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 children’s chapter 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.
Book Review: We Heard the Angels of Madness
About's Guide to Bipolar Disorder reviews 'We Heard the Angels of Madness' by Diane and Lisa Berger.