Mastering Bipolar Disorder
An insider's guide to managing mood swings and finding balance
Published on 10. July 2008
300 pages
978-1-74176-597-7 (ISBN)
Description
Personal stories from sufferers of bipolar disorder reveal what it.s like on the inside. Their inspiring accounts and wise advice are accompanied by tips from psychiatrists for managing this difficult condition successfully.
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English
Place of publication
NSW
Australia
File size
0,96 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-74176-597-7 (9781741765977)
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Kerrie Eyers | Gordon Parker
Mastering Bipolar Disorder
An insider's guide to managing mood swings and finding balance
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07/2008
Allen & Unwin
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Persons
Kerrie Eyers is a psychologist, teacher and editor with many years experience in mental health. She is the Publications Consultant at the Black Dog Institute, Sydney and is editor of Tracking the Black Dog .
Gordon Parker AO is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales and Executive Director of the Black Dog Institute. He is a renowned researcher with over 30 years experience with mood disorders, and is author of Dealing with Depression: A common sense guide to mood disorders .
Kerrie Eyers and Gordon Parker are co-editors with Tessa Wigney of Journeys with the Black Dog: Inspirational stories of bringing depression to heel .'
Gordon Parker AO is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales and Executive Director of the Black Dog Institute. He is a renowned researcher with over 30 years experience with mood disorders, and is author of Dealing with Depression: A common sense guide to mood disorders .
Kerrie Eyers and Gordon Parker are co-editors with Tessa Wigney of Journeys with the Black Dog: Inspirational stories of bringing depression to heel .'
Content
ForewordOn balance: Conjuring the metaphor1 Triumphs and tumbles: Ups and downs of bipolar disorder2 Dazzling and daredevil: The spiral of mood elevation3 Sparkling in the spotlight: Creativity and bipolar disorder4 Damage control: The fallout from a bipolar high5 Down to the wire: Responses to diagnosis6 Perfecting balance: Acting on early warning signs7 The show must go no: Acceptance of bipolar disorder8 Handling the songs Medication and mood balance9 Performance and partnerships : Professionals and risk management10 The acrobats' pyramid: Family and friends in formation11 Becoming a ring master: The discipline of self-management12 Practising the art: Bipolar disorder and the getting of wisdomAppendix 1Perfecting the routine: More bipolar control techniquesAppendix 2 The safety net: A wellbeing planReferences
