Bipolar basics -- The bipolar spectrum? one size does not fit all -- Getting into treatment -- Medications? useful tools on the road to recovery -- Mood stabilizers -- Antipsychotic medications -- Antidepressants and other medications -- Other medical therapies -- Psychotherapies and supportive strategies -- Relapse prevention strategies -- Bipolar disorder and substance abuse and chemical dependency -- Other common coexisting psychiatric disorders and treatment strategies -- Age, gender, and cultural issues -- Living with bipolar disorder -- Survival tips for family and friends -- Finding resources : the patchwork quilt of behavioral healthcare in America.