TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Glossary 3
- Chapter One: Understanding Bipolar Disorder 25
- Facts about Bipolar Disorder 27
- Myths about Bipolar Disorder 29
- History of Bipolar Disorder 35
- Chapter Two: Types of Bipolar Disorder 41
- Chapter Three: Phases of Bipolar Disorder 45
- Mixed Episode 49
- Chapter Four: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment 53
- Major Causes of Bipolar Disorder 54
- Diagnosis 58
- Treatment 59
- Other Treatments: 63
- Emergency Numbers 69
- Preventive Measures 69
- Chapter Five: Other Causes of Bipolar Disorder 71
- Genetic Factors 72
- Neurochemical Factors 73
- Environmental Factors 74
- Medication – Triggered Mania 75
- Chapter Six: Alternative Treatments for Bipolar Disorder 77
- Bipolar Disorder Alternative Treatment Tips 78
- Supplements 79
- Other Herbs and Supplements 82
- Alternative Therapies for Bipolar Disorder 84
- Other Tech – Based Therapies 85
- Light Therapy 86
- Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) 86
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) 87
- Lifestyle Habits that Can Improve Your Condition 87
- Chapter Seven: The Future of Bipolar Disorder 91
- Current Challenges 93
- Newly Approved Medications 99
- Future Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis and Treatments 100
- Bonus Chapter: 107
- Index 119
- Photo References 125
- References 127
