Bipolar Disorder For Dummies, 3Rd Edition

Bipolar disorder affects up to 4 million people in the United States and is the fifth leading cause of disability worldwide.

When one receives the diagnosis that they or a loved one has bipolar disorder, it can be a time of fear and worry.Since the first edition in August 2005, Bipolar Disorder For Dummies became one of the most reassuring and successful guides on the shelf, but over the years there have been changes in the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of bipolar disorder. This new edition will include new and updated content on:

• Genetics, biochemistry, and imaging studies relevant to bipolar
• Expanded coverage on how to handle the high costs of treatment, and supporting a loved one (who may not want help)
• Medications and treatment options, including DSM-5, ECT, and TMS
• Diagnosis in children = Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
• Added coverage on special populations (how bipolar affects different groups, like women and various ethnic groups and special populations, like seniors and expectant moms

Candida Fink, MD is a psychiatrist, board certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, who specializes in working with people of all agesand their loved onesto manage bipolar disorder.Joe Kraynak is a professional writer who deals with bipolar in his family.