Raising a moody child: how to cope with depression and bipolar disorder

PART I: UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD'S PROBLEMS: Difficult, temperamental, impossible: the challenge of raising a moody child

What's wrong with my child?

Why my child?

The first step in getting good treatment is getting a good evaluation

PART II: TREATMENT: Getting the big picture

What do medications offer?

What should I expect from therapy?

PART III: HELPING YOUR CHILD COPE: Ten principles for managing a mood disorder

Coping skills for moody children

Mood disorders in the school setting: what you need to know to help your child cope

Crisis management

PART IV: HELPING YOUR FAMILY LIVE WITH WITH A MOOD DISORDER: How mood disorders affect family life

How can you help siblings?

How can you take care of yourself.