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3 - Bipolar Spectrum

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 March 2023

By
Monica Ramirez Basco  and
Brittany L. Mason
Edited by
Stephen Hupp  and
Cara L. Santa Maria
Stephen Hupp
Affiliation:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Cara L. Santa Maria
Affiliation:
Fielding Graduate University, California
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Summary

This chapter describes pseudoscience and questionable ideas related to bipolar disorder I, bipolar disorder II, cyclothymic disorder, as well as mania and other related mood states. The chapter opens by discussing myths such as the idea that people on the bipolar spectrum want to be impaired. Several controversies related to treatment are also discussed, such as misleading products. The chapter closes by reviewing research-supported approaches.

Keywords

bipolar disordermanianonadherencenatural medicinecomplementary and alternative medicinedietary supplementscognitive-behavioral therapy
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Pseudoscience in Therapy
A Skeptical Field Guide
 , pp. 24 - 35
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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