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- “ A Brilliant Madness: Living With Manic Depressive Illness” by Patty Duke and Gloria Hochman. Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke, who was diagnosed with manic depressive illness (as it was called at the time), worked with journalist Gloria Hochman to share insight and guidance on bipolar disorder.
- “ An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness” by Kay Redfield Jamison. Jamison shares her experience with bipolar disorder both from her own perspective living with the condition, and her perspective as a psychologist treating patients with mental illness.
- “ Northern Lights” (or “The Golden Compass“) by Phillip Pullman. Published as “Northern Lights” in the U.K. and “The Golden Compass” in North America, this book is the first in the “His Dark Materials” fantasy trilogy.
- “ The Bell Jar” by Sylvia Plath. Plath’s semi-autobiographical novel explores the fictional Esther Greenwood’s mental breakdown and suicide attempt. It is based on Plath’s own experience with mental illness and was published one month before Plath died by suicide.
- You Are Not Alone: The Nami Guide to Navigating Mental Health
- Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness
- Burn Rate: Launching A Startup and Losing My Mind
- The Art of Being Broken: How Storytelling Saves Lives
- Bulletproof
- Broken Open and A Better Life
- An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness
- Wishful Drinking
- I’m Telling The Truth, But I’m Lying: Essays
- Rock Steady: Brilliant Advice from My Bipolar Life
By Ken Duckworth, MD(Zando, 2022) Psychiatrist Ken Duckworth, MD, chief medical officer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), wrote the book he says he wished he’d always had: “Not an academic book or a memoir, but a practical book with real stories and advice.” In You Are Not Alone, Dr. Duckworth shares inspiring first-person stories ...
By Ret. Maj. Gen. Gregg F. Martin, PhD(Naval Institute Press, 2023) Bipolar General tells the story of Ret. Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin’s hidden battle with bipolar disorder while serving in the U.S. Army. Known for his energy and leadership skills, Martin played a big part in the 2003 Iraq War. He writes that the intense stress and pressure of his role...
By Andy Dunn(Currency, 2022) Andy Dunn, co-founder and former CEO of menswear brand Bonobos (which he sold to Walmart), is an influential investor with a portfolio of startups through his firm Red Swan. As he writes in Burn Rate, he was also secretly battling a bipolar disorder diagnosis from college. And the traits driving his success —relentless ...
By Kevin Hines(Post Hill Press, 2023) The Art of Being Broken is Kevin Hines’ powerful follow-up to his first book, exploring his journey from a suicide attempt off the Golden Gate Bridge to becoming an internationally recognized suicide prevention activist. In this story of hope, Hines focuses on the importance of brain health, advocating for a mo...
By Justin Peck(iBooks, 2016) Justin Peck’s poignant memoir Bulletproof offers a candid look into a life marked by pain and struggle, yet defined by perseverance. Sharing his journey with bipolar disorderand his suicide attempt, Peck’s story is not only a beacon of hope for those grappling with mental illness but also a source of motivation for anyo...
By Craig Hamilton(Bantam Books, 2004; Allen & Unwin, 2012) On the eve of the biggest event of his career, covering the Sydney Olympics, Australian ABC sports broadcaster Craig Hamilton experienced a “break.” He never made it to the Olympics and was later diagnosed with bipolar. In his first book, Broken Open, Hamilton details the experience — the w...
By Kay Redfield Jamison, PhD(Vintage, 1995) Kay Redfield Jamison, PhD, is an accomplished woman with academic credentials who works as a professor of psychiatry at the prestigious John Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Jamison’s bestselling memoir An Unquiet Mind is a raw and honest story of her own battles with bipolar, including a diagno...
By Carrie Fisher (Simon & Schuster, 2008) Wishful Drinking is an autobiographical collage that originated as a highly praised one-woman performance by the late Carrie Fisher. Then it became an HBO special, and it was published in book form in 2008. Through her books, her avid social media presence, and in her shows, Fisher used her much-loved humor...
By Bassey Ikpi (Harper Perennial, 2019) This “mind-bending” collection of essays by Bassey Ikpi, a Nigerian-American writer who lives with bipolar 2 disorder, is described as brave, honest, and “real,” as she gives voice to the experience of bipolar like no other. Ikpi’s book can change the way you view mental health conditions like bipolar and pro...
By Ellen Forney (Fantagraphics Books, 2018) Rock Steady is the Ellen Forney’s sequel to her 2012 bestselling graphic memoir, Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, and Me. In this companion book, she provides more elements of self-help, with grounding advice, all in a humorous, creative package.
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- The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide. In this guide by Dr. David J. Miklowitz, you will find straightforward information on everything from the mechanics of bipolar disorder and how to manage it in its various forms, to how to handle comorbid conditions like anxiety or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- The Bipolar II Disorder Workbook: Managing Recurring Depression, Hypomania, and Anxiety. Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is typically marked by alternating periods of deep depression and intense manic episodes.
- The Bipolar Workbook: Tools for Controlling Your Mood Swings. For anyone who personally experiences bipolar disorder —as well as loved ones who wish to better understand its effects — this book functions as a working tool to instil empathy and a sense of empowerment.
- New Hope for People with Bipolar Disorder: Your Friendly, Authoritative Guide to the Latest Traditional and Complementary Solutions. This self-help workbook differs from the typical formula used by many of its counterparts in that it’s written from the perspective of a full-treatment team — a psychiatrist, Dr. Jan Fawcett; a psychologist, Dr. Bernard Golden; and a patient, Nancy Rosenfeld.
Sep 2, 2020 · From fiction to nonfiction, workbooks to novels, this definitive list of the 20 best books about bipolar disorder is essential reading.
May 6, 2008 · Paul Jones, a stand-up comedian and workshop leader who suffers from bipolar disorder, uses humor, honesty, and hard-won practical advice to dispel the stigma surrounding mental illnesses and shed light on the challenges of living with bipolar disorder.
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Dec 26, 2023 · Bipolar Disorder For Dummies is a comprehensive and easy-to-understand book on bipolar disorder, written by Candida Fink and Joe Kraynak. This book provides a wealth of information on the complexities of bipolar disorder, including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
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