Bipolar Basics: Unpacking the Nuances and Understanding Solutions

Do you have bipolar disorder? Or has a friend or family member just been diagnosed? If you want to understand bipolar disorder better, want to help someone with BP, or just want to find out more, then this book is for you!
Bipolar disorder is complex, and can easily be mistaken for other mental health conditions. This book will help you understand the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder, how it affects you, and how it differs from other illnesses. It also contains information on the latest treatments—medication and non-medication. It also discusses aspects of living with bipolar disorder that are seldom openly discussed.

If you have bipolar disorder, this book will help you talk about your experiences, communicate better with your friends and family—and ask for help when you need it. Take control of bipolar disorder by gaining a deeper understanding of it and knowing what warning signs to look out for.

Dr. Marks is a general and forensic psychiatrist for over 20 years, whose mission is to increase mental health awareness and understanding by educating people on psychiatric disorders, mental well-being, and self-improvement. She believes that insight creates change, both on a micro-level (personal growth) and a macro-level (reducing fear and social judgment). Dr. Marks produces educational videos on her YouTube channel, DrTraceyMarks.