| Description |
1 online resource (176 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Introducing bipolar disorder -- Living with bipolar disorder -- Parenting with bipolar disorder -- Growing up with a bipolar parent : the children's story -- Adult relationships and bipolar disorder -- Bipolar disorder and society -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
Bipolar disorder can be a devastating illness, seriously affecting not only the person with bipolar but also their children, partner, parents, family and friends. While most people are familiar with the terms 'manic depressive' and 'bipolar disorder', there remains a lack of real understanding about the illness and many sufferers and their families can feel helpless, alone and misunderstood. "Family Experiences of Bipolar Disorder" is a personal and honest account of bipolar disorder. The author Cara Aiken has lived with bipolar for 10 years, and in this book she gathers together her |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Aiken, Cara, 1964- -- Health
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| SUBJECT |
Aiken, Cara, 1964- fast |
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People with bipolar disorder -- Family relationships
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Bipolar disorder
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Bipolar Disorder
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Family & Relationships.
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Mental Health Services.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Nervous System (incl. Brain)
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Health
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Bipolar disorder
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People with bipolar disorder -- Family relationships
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2009050425 |
| ISBN |
9780857003874 |
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0857003879 |
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1283906201 |
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9781283906203 |
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