Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Other Mood Disorders |
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| Author:
| Demetriades, Helen A. |
| Series title: | Diseases and People Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7660-1898-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2002 |
| Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95USD $28.27 |
Book Description:
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There are many misconceptions about mood disorders, and patients suffer not only from the disease itself, but also from the social stigma associated with it. In this book, Helen A. Demetriades details each mood disorder, from bipolar disorder and depression to substance-related disorders and manic episodes. In eight chapters, she discusses the history of each of these devastating disorders and the treatments available today. Personal stories and in-depth explanations of the physical...
More DescriptionThere are many misconceptions about mood disorders, and patients suffer not only from the disease itself, but also from the social stigma associated with it. In this book, Helen A. Demetriades details each mood disorder, from bipolar disorder and depression to substance-related disorders and manic episodes. In eight chapters, she discusses the history of each of these devastating disorders and the treatments available today. Personal stories and in-depth explanations of the physical effects of these disorders help the reader learn how they affect not only the sufferer, but his or her family and friends, as well.