Coping with Depression and Elation
by: Patrick McKeon
(Sheldon Press 1996)

Depressive mood swings can affect people of both sexes and every age. This book describes the causes, symptoms and treatment of depressive moods. Dr McKeon discusses fully the ways in which mood swings can be recognized - the signs of depression and its opposite, an unnatural elation. He also reveals the problems that can arise if the illness is not diagnosed - it may lead to alcohol dependence, overspending, sexual excess, and even, if the depression is deep enough, to suicide.

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Bipolar and the Art of Roller-coaster Riding
by: Madeleine Kelly
Two Trees Media (Australia)

SANE Australia Book of the Year in 2001, this new edition contains medical information as well as practical suggestions for managing work, education, relationships, money and spirituality. To buy the book, which is only available in electronic format, click here for details. SANE will receive 50% of the purchase price of copies bought through the link below.

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A Note of Madness
by: Tabitha Suzuma
Bodley Head Children's Books (4 May 2006)

Life as a student is good for Flynn. As one of the top pianists at the Royal College of Music, he has been put forward for an important concert, the opportunity of a lifetime. But beneath the surface, things are changing. On a good day he feels full of energy and life, but on a bad day being alive is worse than being dead. Sometimes he wants to compose and practise all night, at other times he can't get out of bed.

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