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Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) Paperback – February 21, 2014

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 229 ratings
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The vital resource for people with bipolar disorder and their loved ones, completely updated.

Compassionate and comprehensive, Dr. Francis Mondimore's pathbreaking guide has helped thousands of people and their loved ones cope with bipolar disorder. Now in its third edition, Bipolar Disorder has been thoroughly updated with new information about the causes of the disorder, tools for diagnosis, and advances in treatment. Dr. Mondimore surveys new medications for treating bipolar disorder, including asenapine, iloperidone, paliperidone, lurasidone, and oxcarbazepine, exploring the benefits and potential side effects of each. He also reviews the scientific studies that back up claims for recommended nutritional supplements, such as omega-3s and NAC―and tells you which ones to leave on the shelf.

Dr. Mondimore discusses recent changes in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and reviews the exciting new findings of the largest multicenter evaluation of best-treatment practices for bipolar disorder ever carried out, the Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder (STEP-BD). He describes how these findings, gleaned from the treatment experiences of thousands of patients, will improve treatment decisions.

With insight and sensitivity, Dr. Mondimore makes complex medical concepts easy to understand and describes what it is like for people to live with bipolar disorder. He recommends changes to daily routines and lifestyle that will improve the quality of life for patients and offers expert advice on planning for emergencies and identifying when and how to seek help. Throughout the book, Dr. Mondimore focuses on the importance of building a support system for everyone affected by this unpredictable illness.

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    Johns Hopkins University Press
  4. Publication date
    February 21, 2014
  5. Reading age
    18 years and up
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.72 x 9 inches
  7. ISBN-10
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bipolar disorder;mental health

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"A 'must' for both health and general-interest collections, this organizes and presents information in a format professionals and lay readers can equally use."

(Midwest Book Review)

"In the author's eyes, the purpose is to save lives. His vivid approach with real-life examples provides a glimpse into the everyday struggles of people who live with bipolar disorder, as well as their families and friends."

(Alyson Myers, MD Doody's Review Service)

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"An excellent guide to a painful and difficult yet treatable illness. Dr. Mondimore’s outstanding abilities as clinician and teacher are put to good use in this indispensible book."

(Kay Redfield Jamison, PhD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, author of An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness)

"I highly recommend it for patients and their family members and friends as an enlightened, pragmatic, and empathic resource for this very complex and challenging illness."

(Journal of Clinical Psychiatry)

"Exhaustive, scientific, yet compassionate... 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)

"This is an excellent book for patients with bipolar illness... It gives patients and their families enough information without being overwhelming and overly technical. The tone is practical but compassionate toward patients and family members suffering through this difficult illness. Good resource sections provide more extensive reading and online data. I would highly recommend this book."

(Doody's Review Service)

"The marvel of this book is its ability to present information in a detailed, understandable manner, while avoiding pitfalls of being overly weighted in professional jargon or skimpy in specific neurological and behavioral detail."

(Journal of Psychosomatic Research)

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1421412063
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Johns Hopkins University Press; third edition (February 21, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781421412061
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1421412061
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.72 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 229 ratings

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Francis Mark Mondimore

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Francis Mondimore, MD, is Associate Professor in Psychiatry at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Associate Clinical Director of the Department of Psychiatry at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins and also completed his residency in psychiatry at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Mondimore is the author of six books for general audiences on mental health issues, which have been translated into nine languages.

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dah1980
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reading for Bipolar Patients and Families
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2020
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This is an incredibly well-written and useful book for those who suspect they have bipolar disorder, their family members, or those who have been diagnosed and would like to increase their self-efficacy and empower themselves in their treatment. I read it as a family member & loved one of someone with bipolar and as a medical provider, and found it helpful and interesting on both fronts. It provides interesting and in depth information at the medical level which is broken down to be read by both practitioners and lay people, but can also be skipped if people don't want to go so in depth. The information about different types of bipolar disorder is useful because while insurance doesn't always recognize them, as providers (and patients) we recognize that the disease isn't as simple as insurance companies or national organizations want to make it. The information about different treatment options and what to expect from them (in terms of efficacy and side effects) helps prepare patients and loved ones for the good and the bad, which I think gives everyone a better chance at success. Co-morbid conditions (accompanying diseases like ADHD, addiction, etc.) are also covered, which is important as many of us worry that bipolar is not the only mountain to climb. The resources provided are excellent, and I also liked the history as it helps explain a lot about the pharmacology, protocols, and the thinking about the disease itself.

Of all the books out there, if you are going to buy only one, this should be it. Johns Hopkins is also a great resource in general for accurate and research-based information that is written for the public in a digestible manner, unlike many medical institutions and forums.
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Andrew J. Givens
5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Overview of Bipolar Disorder
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2015
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I found this book to be exactly what I was looking for: a complete overview of the aspects of Bipolar Disorder. The writing was concise, easy to read, and thorough. I do not have a single criticism. I learned so many things….just amazed by the completeness…..

The chapters on medications are especially helpful and very informative.

There are few tables or images – so no unnecessary filler.

There is an end section:
Resources
• Suggested Reading list
• Support and Advocacy Organizations
• Internet Resources

There are many in-text superscript references, for which end-notes by chapter are listed: qty 237.

There is a 10 page index.

Here is the summary of contents:

Part 1 Symptoms, Syndromes, and Diagnoses
Ch 1 Normal and Abnormal Mood
Ch 2 The Diagnoses of Bipolar Disorder
Ch 3 Bipolar Disorder and the DSM-5
Ch 4 The Mood Disease

Part 2 Treatment
Ch 5 The Plastic Brain
Ch 6 Mood-Stabilizing Medications
Ch 7 Antidepressant Medications
Ch 8 Antipsychotic Medications
Ch 9 More Medications, Hormones and Dietary Supplements
Ch 10 Brain-Stimulation Treatments
Ch 11 Counseling and Psychotherapy
Ch 12 Treatment Approaches in Bipolar Disorder

Part 3 Variations, Causes, Connections
Ch 13 Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents
Ch 14 Women with Bipolar Disorder: Special Considerations
Ch 15 Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Ch 16 The Science of Cycles: Chronobiology
Ch 17 The Genetics of Bipolar Disorder
Ch 18 Bipolar Biology
Ch 19 Bipolar Disorder and Creativity

Part 4 Getting Better and Staying Well
Ch 20 Living with Bipolar Disorder
Ch 21 Planning for Emergencies
Ch 22 The Role of The Family
Ch 23 Looking Ahead

My summary: excellent and highly recommended.
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Daisy S
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book that I have found in my opinion on Bipolar! Highly recommend this book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2015
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This book has been a huge help as a friend of mine discovered that he has Bipolar Disorder. As a friend, I wanted to understand this disorder. This book is just amazing. Before I purchased it, I ready about 10 samples from other books and they did not compare to this VERY DETAILED and HELPFUL BOOK.

When I read this book, it was like I was asking questions about this disorder and a medical professional was answering the questions in great detail. **I enjoyed ALL of the chapters, for example in Chapter 1, this explains NORMAL MOOD to ABNORMAL MOOD. Then it gave a true case history of a patient with this mood disorder and the conversation she had with her doctor about treatments to help her regulate her moods to more normal moods -- there is help.

Every chapter in this book is complete and helpful. This is a very comprehensive book and I highly recommend this if you have Bipolar, think you might have it or want to help a friend or family member who has it.

Since this book I find so helpful and meaningful, I give it a solid 5 stars.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2019
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Easy to understand explanation of bipolar and the treatments and medications that are currently in use. I would recommend this book to anyone that is looking for a better understanding of bipolar.
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Jesper Thorndahl
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and touching.
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2018
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I work at a psychiatric out-patient ward, and see many patients with bipolar disorder, and this well-written book has certainly increased my understanding of their problems, and helped me spot the critical symptoms when making the diagnosis. It has also been a great source of examples when informing my patients about the disease. Apart from that, you can clearly feel the author's humanity and humor; this is not a dry textbook, but actually a very entertaining read.
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P. Kostka
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2018
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This is a great comprehensive look at bipolar disorder. It includes practical advice on how both the individual and their loved ones can deal with this illness. It goes into detail about treatment options and gives hope for better treatment in the future. It also gives an in depth look at the history and the science behind the diagnosis and treatment. Valuable and easy to read resource.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not very helpful.
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2021
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This paperback book is not very helpful on its own, but might be useful in conjunction with other books on this subject.
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Jess
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2019
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This book has helped me a lot to learn more about Bipolar Disorder. I’d recommend this book to everyone who wants to learn deeper about this condition.
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