Focusing on the evolving understanding of depression, this comprehensive guide by Dr. Francis Mark Mondimore addresses its causes, symptoms, and treatments across various demographics. It highlights recent advancements in pharmacological therapies, including new antidepressants and MAO inhibitors, while emphasizing the importance of psychotherapy and community support. With over a decade of research incorporated, this edition reflects significant changes in public perception and offers compassionate insights, providing hope and assistance to those affected by mood disorders.
Focusing on the complexities of adolescent depression, the authors explore its various forms and symptoms, including sadness, irritability, and substance abuse. This guide integrates the latest research in adolescent psychiatry, addressing critical questions for parents about diagnosis, treatment options, and the interplay of other disorders. It also emphasizes the importance of finding appropriate mental health support and offers insights on self-care for parents navigating these challenges.
The book emphasizes that individuals with borderline personality disorder can achieve significant improvements in their quality of life through appropriate treatment. It highlights the potential for long remissions, offering hope and encouragement for those affected by the disorder and their loved ones. The focus is on the positive outcomes that can arise from effective therapeutic interventions.
"--Journal of Clinical Psychiatry"An absolute gold mine for those with the disorder and their families: thorough, candid, and up-to-date advice, full of new possibilities for help."--Kirkus Reviews
Bipolar disorder can be devastating. It can disrupt relationships and careers, it can wreak havoc on family life, and, when not properly treated, it can be fatal. Since 1999 this compassionate and comprehensive guide has helped tens of thousands of people cope with this complex disease. This, the second edition of Bipolar Disorder, is thoroughly updated and discusses promising new options for diagnosis and treatment along with new information on the disease's genetic components. Bipolar disorder is difficult to diagnose. Dr. Mondimore explains how symptoms fluctuate in persons with seasonal affective disorder, how they can lead to a mistaken diagnosis of attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder in children, and how they may be made worse by alcohol or drug addiction. The disease can also be difficult to treat. Dr. Mondimore gives advice about how to pick a psychiatrist and cope with the stigma of psychiatric diagnosis. He provides extensive information on treatment options, including the advantages, disadvantages, and side effects of various drug therapies. He also describes what it is like to live with bipolar disorder and discusses how lifestyle changes can improve quality of life. Throughout, he focuses on the importance of building a support system, planning for emergencies, and giving yourself permission to seek help.
