Bipolar Disorder For Dummies, 2nd Edition
by Candida Fink, MD, and Joe Kraynak
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Bipolar Disorder For Dummies, 2nd Edition
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About the Authors
Candida Fink, MD (New Rochelle, New York), is a board-certified adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist in private practice in the New York area. Dr. Fink graduated from Boston University Medical School and did her postgraduate training through Harvard Medical School. She has worked extensively with children and adults with complicated psychiatric illnesses. Mood disorders, especially the diagnostic and treatment questions surrounding bipolar disorder in children, comprise much of her current practice. She also consults frequently with schools and other institutions regarding developmental and psychiatric issues. Dr. Fink grew up with mood disorders in her family, so she has seen them from every angle and knows the importance of mobilizing the family as a part of any successful treatment. She previously coauthored the first edition of Bipolar Disorder For Dummies (Wiley) and, with Judith Lederman, The Ups and Downs of Raising a Bipolar Child: A Survival Guide for Parents (Fireside). She frequently writes and speaks on bipolar disorder in children.
Joe Kraynak, MA (Crawfordsville, Indiana), is a freelance writer who has written and coauthored dozens of books on topics ranging from slam poetry to personal computers. Joe received his degree in bipolar disorder from the College of Hard Knocks. On December 10, 1999, Joes wife, Cecie, a Spanish teacher at the time, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Since that day, they have bounced around to a half dozen doctors and even more therapists, broken in a few young marriage counselors, survived several changes in health insurance coverage, attended dozens of support group meetings, started a NAMI support group, and endured the career changes and financial hardships that often accompany bipolar disorder. In this book, Joe offers his experience and insight from a family members perspective.
Dedication
To my daughters, Julia and Jessica, who never cease to amaze me with their boundless love, generosity of spirit, and insights. They lift me to new places every day. Candida
To my wife, Cecie, whose zest for life and genuine interest in the lives of others engage and inspire everyone she touches. Joe
Authors Acknowledgments
Although we wrote this book, dozens of other talented individuals contributed to its conception, development, and shine. Special thanks goes to Michael Lewis, who chose us to author this book. Jenny Larner Brown, project editor, deserves a round of applause for acting as the choreographer developing chapters, shepherding the text and illustrations through production, making sure any technical issues were properly addressed, and serving as unofficial quality control manager. Thanks also to Amanda Langferman, our copy editor, who read through everything forward and backward to identify and obliterate our many grammatical goofs and typos. We also tip our hats to the folks in Composition Services at Wiley for doing such an outstanding job of transforming a loose collection of text and figures into such an attractive volume.