Bipolar Disorder for Dummies, 3rd Ed.

Some people may find it off-putting to buy a “Dummies” book on a health or mental health concern. “How can they talk about such a serious condition in this sort of do-it-yourself book?” But that’s exactly the point — and the beauty — of the latest edition of Bipolar Disorder for Dummies by board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Candida Fink and Joe Kraynak, MA. It’s a book primarily meant for those diagnosed with bipolar disorder for the first time. The third edition has been revised to include new medications and the new symptom criteria used to diagnose this condition, among other changes and updates.1 The “Dummies” format of the book makes it immediately approachable and easy to read. You won’t find a lot of psychobabble in the book — confusing psychological or psychiatric terms. It’s use of icons, checkmarks, and boxes that explain components in greater depth help highlight the important stuff visually. And like most Dummies series books, it’s written in short paragraphs that don’t lose your attention. While nobody will confuse it for an academic book, that’s actually a good thing. Because the authors manage to include all of the information one might find in such a book, but make it digestible for people who may be coming from a wide range of backgrounds when it comes to bipolar disorder. Some may know next to nothing about it, while others may have some rudimentary knowledge or in...
Source: Psych Central - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Bipolar Book Reviews Disorders Self-Help Treatment Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder for Dummies Bipolar Disorder for Dummies review bipolar for dummies Dr. Candida Fink Joe Kraynak Source Type: news