Bipolar Booklet

"BIPOLAR DISORDER "

In 1992, Hilliard published, through the auspices of Royal Columbian Hospital, a 60-page booklet called Bipolar Disorder, an Information Booklet for Patients, Their Families, and Friends. In 1993, she received a recognition award from the Vancouver Mental Health Support Society for the writing of this book and for her dedication to mental health. The fourth revised edition, in 2002, brought the total number of books in print to about 50,000. Bipolar Disorder has been ordered in bulk mostly in Canada, but also in England, Australia, and the U.S.

The nominal price of $1.00 per copy is to provide funding for future editions and reprints.
Order forms for the purchase of this booklet can be obtained by contacting:

Department of Psychiatry - Royal Columbian Hospital
260 Sherbrooke Street - New Westminster, B.C., V3G 3M2
Tel: 604 520-4397 / Fax: 604 520-4826

Table Of Contents

Acknowledgments
Preface
About the Illness
The Origin of the Concept of Manic-Depressive Illness
Modern Definition
Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
Characteristics of the Illness
Causes of the Illness
Response to the Illness
About the Treatment
History
Modern Treatment
Medication
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Psychotherapy
Hospitalization
Admission to Hospital
Initial, Middle, Final Phases
At Home
Recovery at Home
Dealing with the Aftermath
Reconstructing a Balanced Lifestyle
Family Considerations
Effects on the Family
The Emotional Effects
The Social Effects
The Changes within Family Members
The Changes within Family Structure
Expectations
Ways of Reducing Stress
Coping with the Threat of Suicide
Ways of Establishing Good Communication with Family Members
Outside Resources
Bibliography

Living Fully

"LIVING FULLY WITH SHYNESS AND SOCIAL ANXIETY"

Foreword by Paul Foxman, PhD
Preface
Introduction
PART ONE SHYNESS AND SOCIAL ANXIETY
Chapter 1 YOU, TOO? The Many Faces of Social Anxiety and Shyness
Chapter 2 IT’S A GOOD THING—NO, IT’S A BAD THING. Attitudes about Shyness and Social Anxiety

PART TWO THE BODY
Chapter 3 OH GOD, NOT NOW! The Physical Aspects of Social Anxiety
Chapter 4 BEET RED. Blushing
Chapter 5 PUBLIC WASHROOMS? NEVER! Shy Bladder Syndrome
Chapter 6 AGITATORS AND PEACEMAKERS. Nutrition
Chapter 7 TO TAKE OR NOT TO TAKE. Medication

PART THREE THE MIND
Chapter 8 JUST IMAGINE… The Power of Image
Chapter 9 WHERE DO I START? The Value of Goals
Chapter 10 WORDS THAT BURN. The Power of Words
Chapter 11 IF ONLY… Other Mind Traps

PART FOUR THE POWER OF ACTION
Chapter 12 LET’S DO IT! Exposure, Exposure, Exposure!
Chapter 13 HERE I AM! Social Interaction through Body Language
Chapter 14 HI! Reaching Out through Verbal Communication
Chapter 15 FIRST IMPRESSIONS. Job Interviews and Presentations
Chapter 16 LET’S GET TOGETHER! Friendships
Chapter 17 SHALL WE DANCE? Dating
Chapter 18 YOU CAN DO IT. Managing Motivation and Social Confidence in Spite of Setbacks

Appendix I Abdominal or Belly Breathing
Appendix II Imagery Work
Appendix III Goal Recording Charts
Appendix IV Suggestions for Goals
Appendix V Guidelines for Creating Effective Affirmations

References
Acknowledgments
Index

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