| Childhood Onset Bipolar Disorder | |
Early onset bipolar disorder's symptoms are different from manic depression in adults. These articles give you the warning signs, tell you about resources for helping you help your bipolar child, and keep you informed about issues that will matter to the parents of a child with any neurobiological disorder.
Colorado School Board Overreacts!
Conference on Bipolar Children - Overview
Oprah: 'Explosive Children'
Redefining Childhood Bipolar Disorder
Red Flags IV
Review of 'His Bright Light'
Review of 'The Bipolar Child'
School Medication Administration
School Tools
U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Children's Mental Health
Anticonvulsants Cause Birth Defects
A study published in April 2001 finds that there is a significantly higher risk of major birth defects when one or more drugs such as Depakote or Tegretol are taken during pregnancy.
In a misguided effort to curb school violence, the Colorado School Board considers a resolution that would put every child with a neurobiological disorder at risk.
This conference was packed with the latest thinking about diagnosis, treatment, education and coping for those who work, live with and/or care for with bipolar children.
Reviewing the Oprah show's segment on children who rage due to BP, ADD/ADHD, and/or ODD, with a plea for more responsible journalism such as this.
Report on Dr. Demitri Papolos' presentation at the 2000 Jean Paul Ohadi Conference (below). Childhood bipolar disorder presents so many differences from the adult condition that it needs to have its own distinct diagnostic criteria in the official psychiatric literature.
To round out our Red Flags series first published last year, Red Flags IV tells how to recognize warning signs of Bipolar Disorder in children.
A book review of Danielle Steel's biography about her son who had Bipolar Disorder.
Learn why this book is a must-read for anyone who parents or works with a child who has or might have early-onset Bipolar Disorder.
When children need to take medicine at school, how likely are they to get the right medication at the right time and in the right amount? What are your rights as a parent, and how can you help prevent mistakes and keep your child safe?
Some suggestions for helping you and your Bipolar child with school.
A look at this January 3, 2001 report which details the current problems in mental healthcare for children in the United States and outlines goals and steps that need to be accomplished in order to give effective help to children. Includes entire text of the report.
