Alternative Treatments of Bipolar Disorder

This book is offered as a practical resource on safe, effective and affordable alternative treatments of bipolar disorder.If you have bipolar disorder and you are taking a medication that isn't helping, having side effects, or you simply can't afford to continue taking a medication that is working this book provides valuable information about non-pharmacologic approaches that will help you manage symptoms of bipolar disorder using herbals and other natural supplements, meditation and mind-body practices, and energy therapies. If you are a mental health professional this book provides concise, jargon-free summaries of alternative treatments you can use when advising clients about safe, effective approaches for treating bipolar disorder and developing a wellness program.An appendix with links to valuable internet resources is included to help you find quality brands of natural supplements and important safety information. This book is part of a series on alternative treatments of mental health problems. Other books in the series cover: -Alcohol and drug abuse-Anxiety-Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-Dementia and mild cognitive impairment-Depression-Insomnia-Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-Schizophrenia