The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands: Mind Race

Mind Race

Published:: 2006 | Buy now

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Mind Race is a first-person account, aimed at teens who have recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, informative in a compassionate, good-humored, yet authoritative manner. Jamieson discusses his own challenges and triumphs, and offers advice on dealing with developing symptoms such as how to recognize the beginning of a mood shift. In accessible language, he presents the latest in scientific research on the disorder, treatment options, and how to cope with side effects of different medications.

With Mind Race, Jamieson offers hope to teens and young adults living with bipolar disorder, helping them to navigate and overcome their challenges so they can lead a full and rewarding life.

Mind Race is the book Patrick Jamieson ‘searched for and could not find' when he was 15. Reflecting on his adolescent years, Jamieson renders a gripping, firsthand account of his struggle with bipolar disorder. Mind Race deftly weaves the author's personal narrative with current medical information on diagnosis and treatment. Most importantly, Jamieson demonstrates that the illness can be managed, emphasizing that ‘the illness is not our identity.' Adolescents and young adults facing the challenges of bipolar disorder will draw both inspiration and information from this unique contribution to the growing literature on bipolar disorder.

Kate C. Pravera, Ph.D., Executive Director, Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation

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Essential Mental Health Resources Now Available in Spanish

Three essential mental health volumes for adolescents are now available online in Spanish at www.CopeCareDeal.org. The books provide concise guides to bipolar disorder, depression, and eating disorders, and feature personal stories from teens who have coped with the illnesses.