Intro; Can I tell you about Bipolar Disorder?: A guide for friends, family and professionals by Sonia Mainstone-Cotton; Introduction; Introducing Josh and his family; Mental illness; Bipolar; Highs of Bipolar; Lows of Bipolar; How Josh feels about Bipolar; Enjoying the well times; What can help people with Bipolar; Talking about Bipolar; How friends can help; How school can help; Services that support; Recommended reading; Blank Page.
Summary
Bipolar disorder affects 2% of people, but what exactly is it? This friendly guide shows readers aged 7+ who know someone with bipolar what the mental illness means, and how it makes people feel and behave. It is a reassuring, easy-to-read resource that dispels fear and promotes better understanding of the effects of bipolar on family life.