Books for Children, Teens and Young Adults
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Anger Mountain by Bryna Hebert; illustrated by Hannah, Jessica, and Matthew Hebert. This 20 page 8x10 full color story is perfect for any child dealing with anger issues. The book features stories about Robert, an elementary age child who gets angry easily but is learning several different ways of coping with it more positively. He’s not perfect, but he’s trying and he’s making progress. "Anger Mountain is a wonderful resource for children who struggle with “mountains” of anger. Written and illustrated in a style engaging for children, their parents and other caring adults, Anger Mountain provides children with hope, support, and strategies for coping." Mary A. Fristad, PhD
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Bipolar Bubbles by Deborah Theisen (Dog Ear Publishing, LLC, 2008). This 24 page book does a good job of explaining different moods and intensities, how these affect relationships with friends, how peers can be supportive and ‘normalizes’ bp as a biological brain disorder. “This book provides an easy to understand introduction to bipolar disorder for those whose lives intersect with young children who have the diagnosis. The words and illustrations are warm and positive in tone, and will help pave the way for communication between children with bipolar disorder, their friends, family and loved ones.” - Mary A. Fristad, PhD |
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My Bipolar Roller Coaster Feelings Book by Bryna Hebert; illustrated by Hannah, Jessica, and Matthew Hebert. "This colorful 32-page storybook is written from the perspective of Robert, a boy with bipolar disorder. Not only does Robert help us understand his strong emotions but he also shares with us the strategies his parents and doctor have taught him for coping with them. My Bipolar Roller Coaster Feelings Book is a wonderful resource for children with bipolar disorder, their parents, teachers and clinicians. This book...should become a key part of the treatment package for every child diagnosed with BPD." Mary Fristad, Ph.D.
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My Bipolar Roller Coaster Feelings Workbook by Bryna Hebert; illustrated by Hannah, Jessica, and Matthew Hebert. The 28 page companion workbook allows you to work with your child to figure out what helps him or her. These books are intended for elementary school age children, but can work with older or younger children as well.
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The Blue Day Book by Bradley Trevor Greive (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2000). A wonderful picture book with animal photographs and simple text guaranteed to tickle your (and your child's) sense of humor and help keep things in perspective.
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The Blue Day Book for Kids by Bradley Trevor Greive (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2005). Enchanted by the wildly successful Blue Day Book's poignant, often funny, photos of animals and clever, poetic insights, many parents and teachers from all over the world wrote the author asking, "When will you do a version of this book for children?"
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Brandon and the Bipolar Bear by Tracy Anglada (revised 2009). A powerful, yet simple fictional story about a young boy living with bipolar disorder. In this book readers learn about Brandon’s symptoms, fears, and treatment from a child’s viewpoint. Suitable for ages 4-11 but can also serve as a tool for improving communications with siblings, teachers, and friends. This is a full-color 8x10, library quality book with vivid illustrations. $11.00 by direct order from http://www.bpchildren.com/.
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Brandon y el Oso Bipolar by Tracy Anglada (2001). Niños seguirán (y se identificaran) con la experiecia de Brandon con los cambios rápidos de su humor, irritabilidad, el sentido de siempre sentirse incomodo, y la tristeza qué él no puede controlar y qué nadie lo puede remediar. La confortable explicación qué él Dr. Samuel le dió a Brandon lo hizo sentir que no estaba solo, no tan mal, pero con la esperanza que las medicinas lo harán sentirce mejor (también a su oso bipolar). Nos sentimos muy movido por la energia de éste pequeño libro y nos agrada que ahora podemos con grande entusiasmo, recomendar un libro para niños de 4 a 11 años de edad. Este es un libro de calidad con colores e ilustraciones vividas. Puede ordenarlo directamente en esta dirección electrónica: http://www.bpchildren.com/ con un costo de $11.00.
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Feeling Better: A Kid's Book About Therapy by Rachel Raskin, M.S. (Magination Press, 2005). An information-packed chronicle that will reassure children who are entering therapy by answering their concerns about what's normal and what to expect.
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Turbo Max A Story For Siblings Of Bipolar Children by Tracy Anglada For siblings (ages 8-12) of children with bipolar disorder. A boy’s summer diary describes his journey from confusion to understanding, from embarrassment to advocacy, from anger and guilt to acceptance of his sister’s illness.
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Eli, the Bipolar Bear by Sharon Bracken Eli is a child struggling with drastic mood swings and seeking to resolve the issue that is disrupting his whole life. With the help of his parents and a Wise Old Bear, Eli is able to understand what is happening to him and find resources to manage this disorder.
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Clinical Depression and Bipolar Illness: Frequently Asked Questions, a Handbook for Teens by Sallie P. Mink, R.N., B.S., edited by Paramjit T. Joshi, M.D. (Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association, 2006). Aresource for adolescents, parents, teachers, and counselors; a quick reference guide for those who would like to learn more about the signs, symptoms, behaviors, and characteristics of adolescents battling clinical depression and bipolar illness. Please contact us to order.
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Behind Happy Faces: Taking Charge of Your Mental Health - A Guide for Young Adults by Ross Szabo and Melanie Hall (Volt Press, 2007). Mental health problems have reached epidemic proportions. Suicide is a leading cause of death among college and high school students, and many do not discuss or seek help for their problems, which may include depression, anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders and more. Stigma is the largest barrier to getting help. Behind Happy Faces examines this stigma and provides young people the tools to address their problems and move forward. Based on his dynamic high school and college presentations, Szabo uses anecdotes, real-life examples, statistics, and rapidly moving narrative to reach young people facing these complex issues. Certain to become one of the most accessible and comprehensive accounts of the psychological and emotional factors affecting our youth, Behind Happy Faces also aids parents, teachers and administrators in gaining a better understanding of these issues as well.
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The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know by David J. Miklowitz, Ph.D. (The Guilford Press, 2002). Best-selling handbook by psychologist/researcher at University of Colorado. Straight talk for teens and adults on taking charge of maintaining wellness while living with bipolar disorder.
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Bipolar Disorder for Dummies by Candida Fink, M.D. and Joe Kraynak (For Dummies, 2005). "Bipolar Disorder for Dummies is different from many of the books available in the The Balanced Mind Foundation Bookstore. It is written primarily as a resource for adults with bipolar disorder, with additional information for loved ones who want to support that person. There is a brief chapter for parents of children with bipolar disorder. A teen who reads this book will find a valuable tool for understanding and taking responsibility for his or her illness in an adult way." - Melissa Lackman, J.D.
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The Bipolar Workbook by Monica Ramirez Basco (The Guilford Press, 2005). Living with bipolar disorder is a lifelong challenge. Those who struggle with the illness have to learn effective ways to control their mood swings, avoid relapse, and get the most from medication-based treatments. This workbook delivers a hands-on resource that gives sufferers the edge they need. Based on proven cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques, the book offers a variety of tools that enable readers to recognize the early warning signs of an oncoming episode, develop plans for withstanding the seductive pull of manic episodes, and escape the paralysis of depression. Specific chapters address key challenges at various stages, from overcoming denial of the initial diagnosis to fine-tuning treatments and maintaining gains.
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Detour: My Bipolar Road Trip in 4-D by Lizzie Simon (Atria Books, 2002). Lizzie Simon is 23, a successful theater director living with bipolar disorder, who drives cross-country in search of her "herd". This poignant and well-crafted memoir of her journey and six successful other affected young people opens an intimate window on the day-to-day condition of living with a mood disorder, and explores that shifting area where illness and identity intersect.
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Everything you Need to Know about Bipolar Disorder and Manic Depressive Illness by Michael A. Sommers (Rosen Publishing Group, 2002). One of the series intended for school libraries entitled "The Need to Know Library." A slim book with some nice illustrations intended for adolescents upon first diagnosis. Very straightforward, with examples, and a glossary of terms at the back. Suitable for ages 13-18.
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Intense Minds by Tracy Anglada Intense Minds is a stunning picture of the internal experience of young people with bipolar disorder as relayed in their own words. Young people with bipolar disorder and adults who grew up with the condition speak out to share how they experienced the symptoms of this illness during their youth, and how it affected their functioning in school, at home and with friends. Their insightful comments, woven together by the author, form an unforgettable picture of the young person's internal struggle and turmoil. The reader will come away with a new understanding of these young people and a renewed commitment to make a difference by reaching out to help.
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The Sibling Slam Book: What It's Really Like To Have a Brother Or Sister With Special Needs by Don Meyer (Editor)(Woodbine Press, 2005). Slam Book editor Don Meyer asked 80 young people what it's really like to have a sibling with special needs. The answers are as varied as the contributors. Suitable for Grades 6 and up.
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Mind Race: A Firsthand Account of One Teenager's Experience with Bipolar Disorder by Patrick Jamieson, Ph.D. and Moira Rynn, M.D. Mind Race is the book Patrick Jamieson “searched for and could not find” when he was 15 and living with bipolar disorder. Adolescents and young adults facing the challenges of bipolar disorder today will draw inspiration and information from Mind Race: Young, Bipolar and Thriving - A Personal Memoir. Reflecting on his adolescent years, Jamieson renders a gripping, first-hand account of his struggle with bipolar disorder. The narrative is interwoven with informational chapters on diagnosis, treatment and words of encouragement. --Kate Pravera, The Balanced Mind Foundation Executive Director Click here to read an excerpt.
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Recovering from Depression: A Workbook for Teens (Revised Edition) by Mary Ellen Copeland and Stuart Copans (Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 2002). An easy-to-use workbook for teens to aid in understanding, assessing, and coping with depression, written by a well-respected educator and researcher of adolescent psychiatry.
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The Blue Day Book by Bradley Trevor Greive (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2000). A wonderful book with simple text guaranteed to tickle your sense of humor and help keep things in perspective.
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Day for Night: Recognizing Teenage Depression is a 26-minute DVD offering an in depth look at the signs, symptoms, and treatment of teenage depression.
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An instructional pamphlet accompanies the DVD, making it a suitable tool for teachers, counselors, physicians and teens. CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK
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Pediatric Bipolar Disorder from http://www.bpchildren.com/ is a 22 minute narrated slide presentation on DVD. This presentation answers the questions: What are the symptoms of pediatric bipolar disorder? How do they affect the child? and How can accommodations help? We are proud that this DVD includes audio comments from a child with bipolar disorder regarding how he experiences certain aspects of the illness. It also touches on genetics, onset, and the amazing contributions made by people with bipolar disorder.
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