The Everything Health Guide to Adult Bipolar Disorder

About the Course:

What does it mean when you or someone you love is diagnosed with bipolar disorder? In The Everything Health Guide to Adult Bipolar Disorder, you’ll find the information you need and the guidance you can trust. This authoritative handbook helps you understand the symptoms, treatments, and therapies that are available and provides comprehensive discussions on mood disorders, depression, and the highs and lows associated with adult bipolar disorder.

Publication Date:

2006

Authors

Jon P. Bloch, Ph.D.; Jeffrey A. Naser, M.D. (reviewer)

About the Authors:

Jon P. Bloch, Ph.D., is an associate professor of sociological anthropology at Southern Connecticut State University. He lives in Wayne, PA.

Jeffrey A. Naser, M.D., is board-certified in general psychiatry, children and adolescent psychiatry, and forensic psychiatry. He is co-owner and medical director of Main Line Clinical Associates in Wayne, PA. He has also been on staff at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about adult bipolar disorder. It is appropriate for introductory to intermediate levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Identify the basics of bipolar disorder.

2. Explain what causes bipolar disorder.

3. Describe the treatment for bipolar disorder.