Am I at risk for bipolar disorder? Which type of therapy or treatment is right for me? How do you help someone who has bipolar disorder?
Approximately 5.7 million American adults have bipolar disorder (formerly known as manic-depressive illness), a condition that causes abnormal shifts in a person's mood, energy and ability to function. If you or someone you love is living with bipolar disorder, you know that the questions are endless and answers are hard to come by.
The Bipolar Disorder Answer Book is a reassuring, authoritative reference for you and your family, providing sound advice and immediate guidance. Written by an experienced psychiatrist, The Bipolar Disorder Answer Book will give you answers to all your most important questions, such as:
What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?
Does bipolar disorder run in families?
What strategies can help reduce the severity and frequency of mood swings?
When should someone go for treatment?
How important is medication in treating bipolar disorder?
Are there specific risk factors for bipolar disorder?
Written in an easy-to-read question and answer format, The Bipolar Disorder Answer Book helps you and your loved ones cope with the disorder, conquer your fears and seek help when necessary.
Dr. Charles Atkins is a board-certified psychiatrist, author and professional speaker. He is on the clinical faculty at Yale University and is an attending psychiatrist at Waterbury Hospital in Connecticut. He has published three psychological thrillers and has written hundreds of articles, columns and short stories for professional and popular magazines, newspapers and journals. His website iswww.charlesatkins.com.

Charles Atkins, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist working in Waterbury, Connecticut. He's on the clinical faculty at Yale University, where he trained. He has published over a hundred articles and columns as well as numerous psychological thrillers.