AnswerBook

"Parents first confronted with their children's diagnosis are overwhelmed with questions—almost all freighted
with anxiety and fear. Authors Tracy Anglada and Sheryl Hakala, M.D. in their excellent new book, anticipate
those questions and supply authoritative and extremely reassuring information that will steady parents and
move them forward at this critical time.

But The Childhood Bipolar Disorder Answer Book offers much more, and many sections render it unique in
the field. A highlight is the authors? understanding that mothers and fathers must parent these children with
great flexibility as the child?s course of illness will require varying responses and expectations. In these
pages they have constructed a dynamic action plan that outlines levels of a child?s stability and provides
parents with corresponding “parenting modes” so that they can clearly see what is needed during each mood
state. These intelligent instructions and suggestions will help promote a greater degree of stability. Also
noteworthy are the action plans that show parents how to care for themselves as they care for their sons and
daughters.

We are certain that all parents whose children struggle with bipolar disorder will find this book
indispensable."

-Demitri F. Papolos, M.D. and Janice Papolos
Authors of The Bipolar Child

"This book distinguishes itself from all the other offerings on pediatric bipolar disorder by using a question
and answer format that parents will find engaging, practical, reassuring, and informative. More than 275
questions from parents are organized into sixteen chapters. The answers are guided by the wisdom of
personal experience as well as more than a decade of following the research and working with experts in the
field. The book includes templates for managing crises as well as planning treatment and self-care. The
result is a unique book that will be valuable to families and a useful aid for the professionals working with
them."

Eric Youngstrom, Ph.D .
Associate Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry
Associate Director, Center for Excellence in Research and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Psychiatry, and Applied Social Sciences
Case Western Reserve University

"This Answer Book is a must have for any parent raising a child with bipolar disorder. It addresses a parent's
worst fears and provides manageable, easy-to-understand solutions."
Susan Resko,
Executive Director,
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation,
www.bpkids.org

“Hands down this book gets 5 stars! Having the opportunity to review this book prior to its release, the
authors do a phenomenal job conveying to their readers everything there is to know about childhood bipolar
disorder in an easy to read question/answer format. This layout allows the reader to navigate directly to areas
of particular interest, with information invaluable to not only the newly diagnosed but the seasoned parent as
well. This book is an essential resource for all!”

Annette Seelig
NAMI-Contra Costa
New Hope Support Group

"This is a “must have” book for parents of children and adolescents with bipolar disorder. The authors, a
parent-advocate and child and adolescent psychiatrist, together provide an ideal balance of up-to-date
information critical for parents to know and practical tips and skills parents needed to successfully raise a
child with bipolar disorder. The question-and-answer format is ideal for parents to learn the basics then to
review and rereview pertinent topics over time."

Mary A. Fristad, PhD, ABPP
Professor, Psychiatry & Psychology
Director, Research & Psychological Services
The Ohio State University

"As a licensed mental health therapist working with the chronically mentally ill for over 13 years, I have seen
first-hand the destruction and anguish caused by ignoring or putting off a diagnosis and/or treatment. People
end up suffering for years and often turn to drugs/alcohol to self-medicate, or even worse, some take their
own lives. That being said, I am also the parent of a 7 year old who has been recently diagnosed with Early
Onset Bipolar Disorder. Working in the field and having a detailed knowledge of the disease made the
diagnosis no less devastating. This book is an invaluable resource; the authors have provided the reader
with a wealth of important information in a format that is easy to read and understand. It is not only helpful for
recognizing symptoms, but also helps to identify possible solutions. I feel the knowledge gained by reading
this book has helped pave the way for me to learn about and accept my child's illness while simultaneously
providing hope for the future."

Lisa R. Steller MA, LPC