Bipolar Disorder, Francis Mark Mondimore, MD
Bipolar Disorder, Francis Mark Mondimore, MD
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Bipolar Disorder
A Guide for Patients and Families, 3rd Edition

Author: Francis Mark Mondimore, MD

Narrator: Barry Abrams

Unabridged: 10 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 09/11/2018

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

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.

About Francis Mark Mondimore, MD

Francis Mark Mondimore, MD, is a psychiatrist on the faculty of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and director of the Mood Disorders Clinic at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. His books include Borderline Personality Disorder: New Reasons for Hope; Depression, the Mood Disease; and Adolescent Depression: A Guide for Parents.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Christina on September 11, 2017

I flew through this book and then went back to take notes on the parts in which I was most interested. The information is solid, comprehensive, and easy to read. I especially liked the sections on Living With BPD and Biology of BPD. The reference section and suggested readings had some great studies......more

Goodreads review by Teri on December 28, 2024

Fantastic read for anyone who has been diagnosed with bipolar and for their family and loved ones to understand the diagnosis and treatment options. Very accessible and hopeful.......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on January 29, 2008

This is a well written, and easily read book. I'm reading it for school, but imaginge it would be helpful for anyone interested in this topic. It has good first hand accounts of dealing with bipoal disorder. And the author recommends a well rounded approach to treating it, from pharmaceuticals, ligh......more

Goodreads review by Emilia on October 13, 2007

This is such a great book! I've actually given copies to friends and family to help them understand my daughter's illness. It is well organized and clearly written. A great introduction to the illness, but still offering enough detail and useful information.......more