Becka's Best Bipolar Mood Journal


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Did you know that 5.7 million adult Americans are affected by Bipolar Disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health? 69% are often misdiagnosed for 10 years or longer. And less than 2/3 of US adults can correctly define Bipolar and what it looks like. So now you have been diagnosed with this scary, practically unidentifiable, lifelong disease that people know very little about. You know it's genetic, so someone in your immediate or extended family has probably had this same problem right? But now, as you were sitting there, listening to your doctor deliver the news you realized 2 things. 1) Suddenly life makes a little more sense. Suddenly the unforgettable highs and unexplainable lows have some sort of reason behind them other than "that was just how you were that day". 2) Sure, you've heard the term thrown around and you know there are pills involved, but that's it. You would be incredibly lucky if you had someone with Bipolar help you begin to identify it in your own life. Unfortunately, not all of us have that, and often times a general Doctor won't know a lot about it. It can be scary coming home with a diagnosis and a bottle of pills. But, there is hope at the end of the tunnel. With the help of this journal, you can begin to take control of your life again and learn to live peacefully and happily with your quirky personality.Track your goals, daily moods, and symptoms associated with Bipolar (I. & I.I.), Depression, and Anxiety in this 3-month JOURNAL. It is a great way to document your mental health and goals to share with your doctor to guarantee the best care. Set and track your goals in a 3-month time frame. Practice weekly reflection of your mood and goals. Quick daily morning and evening check-ins and reflection of your day. Track your healthy daily habits and self-care. Weekly and Daily To-Do lists. This journal is for you if you have a mood disorder and you want to take control of it. Start mastering your condition today by learning about it, identifying it, and learning how to react appropriately. In this journal you can record important medical and mental health information to share with your doctor, therapist, friends, or family so that you can receive the best care when it comes to your mental health. Sharing your current state with your support system is vital and this journal is the perfect place to keep everything together and reflect on your emotional state. While keeping your bipolar or mood disorder in-check is important, it isn't life's top priority; rather just another challenge to overcome, so this journal is designed to track your mood in association with your goals. Life doesn't stop and end with Bipolar, rather this is just the first step in mastering it. This journal is not for you if you are looking for a weekly and monthly planner calendar. This journal is not for you if you are not willing to put pen to paper and be open and creative. This journal is not for you if you don't want to set goals for yourself. This journal is for someone who wants to understand their condition and get better. To find the right balance of medication, therapy, personal development, career development, relationship improvement, and self-education. The best way to master Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety, and other related mood disorders is by learning about it, recognizing it, doing something about it, and reflecting on it. Here's to mastering Bipolar one day at a time!




My Bipolar Mood Journal


Book Description

Becka's Best Bipolar Mood Journal Did you know that 5.7 million adult Americans are affected by Bipolar Disorder according to the National Institute of Mental Health? 69% are often misdiagnosed for 10 years or longer. And less than 2/3 of US adults can correctly define Bipolar and what it looks like. But maybe you have been recently diagnosed with this scary, practically unidentifiable, lifelong disease that people seem to know very little about. You know it's genetic, so someone in your immediate or extended family has probably had this same problem right? But as you were sitting there, listening to your doctor deliver the news you probably realized 2 things. 1) Suddenly life makes a little more sense, the unforgettable highs and unexplainable lows have some sort of reason behind them other than "that was just how you were feeling that day". 2) Sure, you've heard the term thrown around and you know there are pills involved, but that's it. You know nothing. You would be incredibly lucky if you had someone with Bipolar help you begin to identify it in your own life. Unfortunately, not all of us have that, and often times a general Doctor won't know a lot about it. It can be scary coming home with a diagnosis and a bottle of pills. But, there is hope at the end of the tunnel. With the help of this journal, you can begin to take control of your life again and learn to live peacefully and happily with your quirky personality. Track your goals, daily moods, and symptoms associated with Bipolar (I. & I.I.), Depression, and Anxiety in this 3-month JOURNAL. It is a great way to document your mental health and goals to share with your doctor to guarantee the best care. Set and track your goals in a 3-month time frame. Practice weekly reflection of your mood and goals. Quick daily morning and evening check-ins and reflection of your day. Track your healthy daily habits and self-care. Weekly and Daily To-Do lists. This journal is for you if you have a mood disorder and you want to take control of it. Start mastering your condition today by learning about it, identifying it, and learning how to react appropriately. In this journal you can record important medical and mental health information to share with your doctor, therapist, friends, or family (or just keep to yourself) so that you can receive the best care when it comes to your mental health. Sharing your current state with your support system is vital and this journal is the perfect place to keep everything together and reflect on your emotional state. While keeping your Bipolar or mood disorder in-check is important, it isn't life's top priority; rather just another challenge to overcome, so this journal is designed to track your mood in association with your goals. Life doesn't stop and end with Bipolar, rather this is just the first step in mastering it. This journal is not for you if you are looking for a weekly and monthly planner calendar. This journal is not for you if you are not willing to put pen to paper and be open and creative. This journal is not for you if you don't want to set goals for yourself. This journal is for someone who wants to understand their condition and get better. To find the right balance of medication, therapy, personal development, career development, relationship improvement, and self-education. The best way to master Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety, and other related mood disorders is by learning about it, recognizing it, doing something about it, and reflecting on it. Here's to mastering Bipolar one day at a time!




Psychopharmacology Algorithms


Book Description

Algorithms serve an important purpose in the field of psychopharmacology as heuristics for avoiding the biases and cognitive lapses that are common when prescribing for many conditions whose treatment is based on complex data. Unique in the field, this title compiles twelve papers from the Psychopharmacology Algorithm Project at the Harvard South Shore Psychiatry Residency Training Program and presents practical ways to adopt evidence-based practices into the day-to-day treatment of patients. Psychopharmacology Algorithms is a useful resource for practicing psychiatrists, residents, and fellows, as well as psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychiatric physician assistants who prescribe, advanced practice pharmacists who prescribe, and primary care clinicians. Teachers of psychopharmacology may find it particularly valuable. Researchers in clinical psychopharmacology may find it helpful in identifying important practice areas that are in need of further study.




Back to Normal


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A veteran clinical psychologist exposes why doctors, teachers, and parents incorrectly diagnose healthy American children with serious psychiatric conditions. In recent years there has been an alarming rise in the number of American children and youth assigned a mental health diagnosis. Current data from the Centers for Disease Control reveal a 41 percent increase in rates of ADHD diagnoses over the past decade and a forty-fold spike in bipolar disorder diagnoses. Similarly, diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder, once considered, has increased by 78 percent since 2002. Dr. Enrico Gnaulati, a clinical psychologist specializing in childhood and adolescent therapy and assessment, has witnessed firsthand the push to diagnose these disorders in youngsters. Drawing both on his own clinical experience and on cutting-edge research, with Back to Normal he has written the definitive account of why our kids are being dramatically overdiagnosed—and how parents and professionals can distinguish between true psychiatric disorders and normal childhood reactions to stressful life situations. Gnaulati begins with the complex web of factors that have led to our current crisis. These include questionable education and training practices that cloud mental health professionals’ ability to distinguish normal from abnormal behavior in children, monetary incentives favoring prescriptions, check-list diagnosing, and high-stakes testing in schools. We’ve also developed an increasingly casual attitude about labeling kids and putting them on psychiatric drugs. So how do we differentiate between a child with, say, Asperger’s syndrome and a child who is simply introverted, brainy, and single-minded? As Gnaulati notes, many of the symptoms associated with these disorders are similar to everyday childhood behaviors. In the second half of the book Gnaulati tells detailed stories of wrongly diagnosed kids, providing parents and others with information about the developmental, temperamental, and environmentally driven symptoms that to a casual or untrained eye can mimic a psychiatric disorder. These stories also reveal how nonmedical interventions, whether in the therapist’s office or through changes made at home, can help children. Back to Normal reminds us of the normalcy of children’s seemingly abnormal behavior. It will give parents of struggling children hope, perspective, and direction. And it will make everyone who deals with children question the changes in our society that have contributed to the astonishing increase in childhood psychiatric diagnoses.




Bipolar Disorder


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Written in a highly-accessible question and answer format, this comprehensive and compassionate guide draws on the latest research, a broad range of expert opinion, numerous real-life voices and personal experiences from people with bipolar. With a list of useful resources, it is both the perfect first port of call and a reference bible you can refer to time and time again. From how to recognize the symptoms to how to explain to a child that their parent has been diagnosed, first cousins Amanda and Sarah – who have four close family members diagnosed with the condition – explore and explain absolutely everything that someone with bipolar disorder (and those who live with and love them) needs to know.




Rollercoaster


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Lia Schaeffer has always thought she's just like everybody else at her high school, until a bad breakup sends her spiralling into thoughts and behaviors she can't control. A diagnosis of bipolar disorder has her reeling, but with the help of a kind doctor, a couple of understanding therapists and lots of love from family and friends, she learns how to navigate the tricky waters of mental illness and become a stronger version of herself.




The Dark Side of Innocence


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From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Manic: A Memoir" comes a gripping and eloquent account of the awakening and unfolding of Cheney's bipolar disorder.




When Parents Die


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For the bereaved, their friends and family, and all those who give professional support for young people, this book will provide invaluable insight. Rebecca Abrams draws not only on her own experiences but also on those of many other young people.




Toward a Theology of Psychological Disorder


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How do Christians in the twenty-first century understand psychological disorders? What does Scripture have to teach us about these conditions? Marcia Webb examines attitudes about psychological disorder in the church today, and compares them to the scriptural testimony. She offers theological and psychological insights to help contemporary Christians integrate biblical perspectives with current scientific knowledge about mental illness.




The Bipolar Handbook for Children, Teens, and Families


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The most practical and current resource for children and teens affected by bipolar disorder. A practicing psychiatrist specializing in bipolar disorder for nearly twenty years, Dr. Burgess has helped countless children and teens navigate the minefield of mania and depression and lead successful, happy lives. Drawing on the real questions asked by patients and parents and families of affected children, The Bipolar Handbook for Children, Teens, and Families tackles every area of the disorder: causes; medical treatment and psychotherapy; strategies for creating a healthy lifestyle; and preventing, coping with, and treating bipolar episodes. More than five hundred questions and answers address: - how to choose the right doctor or specialist for your child; - what treatment and medication protocols are best; and - how to reduce stress to prevent manic and depressive episodes. Special chapters on practical strategies for academic success, building healthy relationships, issues that specifically affect teens versus smaller children, and coping techniques for families and friends further explore the impact of the disorder on daily life. The Bipolar Handbook for Children, Teens, and Families also includes diagnostic criteria from the American Psychiatric Association and the National Institute of Mental Health, making this a versatile guide?perfect for both quick reference and in-depth study.