Owning Bipolar Disorder - A Guide for Patients and Family

In this show Michael Pipich, MS,LMFT, therapist and national speaker on Bipolar Disorder, draws upon his new book, Owning Bipolar: How Patients and Families Can take Control of Bipolar Disorder to make owning and properly treating Bipolar Disorder a reality. Citing research and clinical examples, Michael Pipich reports that too many patients and their families are frightened, confused and misinformed about bipolar disorder. As such, he offers listeners important information starting with the fact that Bipolar Disorder is no one's fault. It is genetic. Michael discusses the difficulty with diagnosis and offers clinical ways to confront denial and the fear of losing creative potential. He discusses treatments that involve specific medications as well as various therapies for those suffering and family members. An important focus is his Three-Phase Approach to Bipolar Therapy. Michael Pipich's goal is acceptance of Bipolar with less stigma and treatment with more success.