Bipolar Disorder (Diseases and Disorders)

An alarming fact about this ever-increasingly reported condition is that children as young as six can develop Bipolar Disorder. Dealing with the extreme highs and lows of this condition, whether diagnosed yet or not, is a traumatic experience for both the sufferer and his or her loved ones. This book helps young readers understand the essential details about Bipolar Disorder. Readers will learn how it is diagnosed and treated, and what it is like to be a person living with this condition and all that it brings.

The ailments and conditions that afflict people today can be confusing, disturbing, and painful-both emotionally and physically. The Diseases and Disorders series provide clear, careful explanations that offer readers and researchers insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention. All volumes in the series include primary and secondary quotations, annotated bibliographies, detailed indexes, and lists of organizations to contact for additional information.

"This series objectively and thoughtfully explores topics of medical importance. Books include sections on a description of the disease or disorder and how it affects the body, as well as diagnosis and treatment of the condition"-- Provided by publisher