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Manic-Depressive Illness.
F.K. Goodwin and K.R. Jameson.
New York: Oxford University Press, 1990.
This is an excellent, comprehensive book that provides a great deal of
information and addresses many issues surrounding bipolar disorder.
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Mood Genes: Hunting for Origins of
Mania and Depression. Samuel H.
Barondes, MD. W.H. Freeman and
Company, 1998. This book discusses
the role of genetics in manic depression.
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Call Me Anna, The Autobiography of
Patty Duke. Patty Duke and
Keith Turan. Bantam, 1987. An
inside look at Patty Duke’s experiences
as a troubled youth.
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Dealing Effectively with
Depression and Manic Depression. Mary
Ellen Copeland, MS. This brief
brochure details a recovery option that can be customized to each individual.
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Depression and Antidepressants, A
Guide. Lithium Information
Center, University of Wisconsin, 1995. A discussion tailored for the layperson about both depression
and the medications used in treatment.
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The Depression Workbook: A Guide
for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.
Mary Ellen Copeland, MS. Newharbinger
Publications, Inc. 1992. This
workbook’s author is both a mental health professional and an individual
affected with a mood disorder. She
provides very helpful information on how to maintain one’s own wellness.
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Expert Consensus Treatment
Guidelines for Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families.
NDMDA,
1997. An article that addresses the
most commonly asked questions about bipolar disorder.
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An Unquiet Mind, A Memoir of Moods and Madness.
Kay Redfield Jamison, PhD. Alfred
A. Knopf, 1995. A powerful account of
a well-known psychologist’s struggles with manic
depression and her determination to control her symptoms
UCSD
Department of Psychiatry