Título: Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed
Autor: Janelle Caponigro, Erica Lee, Sheri L. Johnson
Sinopse: Bipolar disorder is not only one of the most difficult mental health issues to treat, but also one of the most stigmatized and misunderstood. For these reasons, a diagnosis of bipolar is a major turning point in a person's life. Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosedhelps readers process their diagnosis, decide who to tell, and discover the treatments and lifestyle changes that can help manage their symptoms. This book offers hope and support for the newly diagnosed without overwhelming them with extraneous information. The book covers workplace issues, how to become aware of bipolar triggers, how to find support, working with the treatment team, and dealing with the fear and stigma surrounding the diagnosis. Anyone who has been diagnosed with bipolar will appreciate having this easy-to-use reference at hand to help them understand more about the condition.This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit -- an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.This book is a part of New Harbinger Publications' Guides for the Newly Diagnosed series. The series was created to help people who have recently been diagnosed with a mental health condition. Our goal is to offer user-friendly resources that provide answers to common questions readers may have after receiving a diagnosis, as well as evidence-based strategies to help them cope with and manage their condition, so that they can get back to living a more balanced life.Visit www.newharbinger.com for more books in this series.
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed”, de Janelle Caponigro, Erica Lee, Sheri L. Johnson, publicado pela editora New Harbinger Publications, em 2012 e com 176 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: New Harbinger Publications
Páginas: 176
Ano: 2012
Edição: 1
Linguagem: pt_BR
ISBN: 9781608821815
ISBN13: 9781608821815
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora New Harbinger Publications oferecem uma experiência de leitura focada em guias práticos e acessíveis para o cuidado da saúde mental e emocional. As obras costumam abordar temas como transtornos psicológicos, estratégias terapêuticas baseadas em evidências e habilidades para o autogerenciamento, com um tom didático e acolhedor. O catálogo apresenta tanto abordagens voltadas para o público adulto quanto para adolescentes, incluindo técnicas de terapia cognitivo-comportamental, mindfulness e compaixão. Além disso, há uma preocupação clara em oferecer ferramentas para lidar com situações de conflito, estresse e relacionamentos difíceis, sempre com exercícios passo a passo e linguagem clara.
