| Acknowledgments |
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ix | |
| Foreword |
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xiii | |
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| Introduction |
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xvii | |
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Living with Bipolar Disorder |
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1 | (25) |
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Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder |
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26 | (15) |
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The Biology of Bipolar Disorder |
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41 | (20) |
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61 | (31) |
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92 | (19) |
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Evolving Forms of Psychotherapy |
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111 | (22) |
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The Prevention of Suicide in Bipolar Disorder |
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133 | (18) |
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The Stigma of Mental Illness |
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151 | (22) |
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Optimism, Hope, and Transcendence |
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173 | (20) |
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193 | (39) |
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A Special Concern: Childhood/Adolescent Bipolar Illness |
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232 | (27) |
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Living with People with Bipolar Disorder |
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259 | (22) |
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Compassion, Self-Compassion, and Bipolar Disorder |
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281 | (11) |
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Take Advantage of Support Groups |
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292 | (17) |
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Questions and Answers Regarding Bipolar Disorder |
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309 | (10) |
| Notes |
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319 | (10) |
| Glossary |
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329 | (4) |
| Resources |
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333 | (4) |
| Bibliography |
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337 | (6) |
| Index |
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343 | |