The Ups and Downs of Raising a Bipolar Child A Survival Guide for Parents

HELP IS HEREBipolar disorder has recently been identified as one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed conditions affecting children -- and it is dramatically on the rise.The Ups and Downs of Raising a Bipolar Childgives parents the sound advice and expert information they need to cope with this challenging diagnosis, and shows how to provide essential care and support for a bipolar child as well as for the rest of the family.

Judith Lederman, a freelance writer and public relations consultant, has written for The New York Times and a number of national magazines, and hosted two weekly radio shows in the New York area. She is the parent of a bipolar child and lives in Scarsdale, New York. Candida Fink, M.D., is a psychiatrist with a private practice and was on staff at the Julia Dyckman Andrew Memorial Day and Residential Treatment Program in Yonkers. She lives in New Rochelle, New York.