Bipolar Disorder

by Basia Leonard and Joann Jovinelly

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that affects children, adolescents, and adults. Also called manic-depressive illness, people with this disorder experience unusually intense mood changes called mood episodes, which can be dangerous. This book describes the risk factors that contribute to bipolar disorder, including genetics and abnormal brain structure and function. It also clearly explains how the illness is diagnosed and treated. An...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 144885542X
• ISBN13: 9781448855421
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.7" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12