Regular rhythms are a mood stabilizer. If it makes sense to take pills for that purpose, it makes sense to do social rhythm therapy (SRT). Not just learn about it, do it. For that, you need a workbook, and thats what youre holding, from one of the worlds bipolar experts. As Holly Swartz says: Pushbut be kind to yourself if you falter. Become your own expert. Jim Phelps, MD, founder of www.psycheducation.org, and author of A Spectrum Approach to Mood Disorders and Why Am I Still Depressed? -- Jim Phelps, MD If you or someone you care about has symptoms of bipolar disorder, this book is for you. It is a tour de force distillation of over two decades of clinical and research work that will help people understand their body clocks and how they can be empowered to improve their moods by strengthening their daily routines. Offering very user-friendly tools, this SRT workbook provides novel clinically and scientifically informed ways to feel better. Hilary Blumberg, MD, Furth Professor of Psychiatric Neuroscience; professor of psychiatry, radiology, and child study; and director of the Mood Disorders Research Program at Yale School of Medicine -- Hilary Blumberg, MD Swartz has written an eminently readable book on the SRT approach, one of the few psychosocial interventions shown to be effective alongside of medications for bipolar disorder. Readers will learn how to keep their daily and nightly routines regulated, manage stressors that could disrupt routines, and minimize the frequency and severity of recurrences. Important reading for people seeking to enhance their quality of life with bipolar disorder. David J. Miklowitz, PhD, distinguished professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences in the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at the University of California, Los Angeles; and author of The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide -- David J. Miklowitz, PhD Following decades of accomplished clinical practice and research, Holly Swartz expertly guides us in applying SRT principles to our lives. Swartz explains why and how modifying the timing of our daily routines and activities will improve our mood. Swartz enlightens us about circadian scienceshe is engaging and scientifically precise without being confusing! Its a standout how-to for anyone seeking better mental health and wellness through science. Danielle M. Novick, PhD, director of the Outpatient Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Pittsburgh, therapist, trainer, and member of the International Society of Interpersonal Psychotherapy -- Danielle M. Novick, PhD Have you ever felt tired and not tired, or awake but not awake, at the same time? Swartzs book will help you to understand why. This book provides a straightforward explanation of daily rhythms and how they impact our body and mood, especially for individuals with bipolar disorder. You will find easy-to-use tools in this book to learn about your rhythms and how to improve them to feel better. Louisa Sylvia, PhD, associate director at the Dauten Family Center for Bipolar Treatment Innovation at Massachusetts General Hospital, author of TheWellness Workbook for Bipolar Disorder, and coauthor of The Bipolar II Disorder Workbook -- Louisa Sylvia, PhD In her compassionate, wise, and powerful book, Holly Swartz has given those of us living with bipolar an unprecedented and life-changing gift. Swartz has a rare capacity to make cutting-edge brain science accessible to the rest of us, and then to translate those insights into actions we can take to maximize our health. I have lived with bipolar for over four decades: this is the only book Ive found that gives us the tools we need to be at the helm, navigating our way to living in full vitality for the long term. Everyone living with bipolar should have a copy of The Social Rhythm Therapy Workbook for Bipolar Disorder on their shelf. Sara Schley, author of BrainStorm, and creator of the BrainStorm documentary -- Sara Schley As a bipolar survivor and thriver, setting disciplined social rhythms has been inextricable to my recovery journey. Professor Swartz, one of the worlds foremost psychiatrists and researchers of bipolar disorder, gives tangible strategies to help identify, record, and track internal and external factors that significantly impact mental health. This brilliant workbook is a powerful tool and a must for anyone wanting to manage their moods and take better control of their life. Maj. Gen. Gregg F. Martin, PhD, US Army (Retired), author of Bipolar General -- Maj. Gen. Gregg F. Martin, PhD, US Army (Retired) We know from research, clinical, and lived experience expertise that stabilizing body clocks and social rhythms is a powerful route to health and wellness in people living with bipolar disorder. Now, for the first time, we have an accessible, evidence-based, and comprehensive workbook designed to put this knowledge and concrete tools directly into the hands of people with the condition. Erin Michalak, PhD, professor of psychiatry at the University of British Columbia in Canada, expert in collaborative bipolar disorder research, and director of CREST.BD -- Erin Michalak, PhD
