If you have severe depression or bipolar disorder, you may find it difficult to take that first step toward recovery. Centered on interviews with several people from of all walks of life, this book offers people with depression and bipolar disorder, tools for putting what they've learned into practice in recovering from their symptoms.

Suitable for individuals diagnosed with bipolar II disorder, this book helps them manage the recurring depression, hypomania, and anxiety that can arise as a result of their condition. It helps them manage their emotions, track their progress, and ultimately live a happy and productive life.

Using proven effective mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), this book helps you teach the difference between healthy and unhealthy forms of anger. It helps you learn skills for building positive relationships with peers, friends, and family.

If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you might have an irrational fear of being contaminated by germs, or obsessively double-check things. Combining mindfulness practices with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this book offers practical tools for managing the unwanted thoughts and compulsive urges that are associated with OCD.