Losing Control : Loving a Black Child with Bipolar Disorder
Overview
A true story, Losing Control chronicles an African-American mother's struggle with her daughter's mental illness, which after more than a decade of help-seeking, heartache and confusion, is finally determined to be bipolar disorder. Her difficulties in managing symptoms of her child's illness, the lack of social and emotional support, and the grief this mother faces as the diagnosis is finally determined are vividly and courageously discussed. A medical perspective on bipolar disorder, including definitions, symptoms and treatment in a cultural context is provided. Resources to help families deal with the stigma attached to mental illness, and resources that can be helpful in managing its course are also provided.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781599320601
- ISBN-10: 1599320606
- Publisher: Advantage Media Group
- Publish Date: January 2008
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.65 pounds
- Page Count: 206
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