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

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