Diagnosis of Early Onset Bipolar Disorder
Diagnosing bipolar disorder (manic depression) in children is difficult. Early onset bipolar disorder manifests in very different behavior patterns. To further complicate the issue, these symptoms are very similar to other childhood disorders such as ADHD. Found here are resources and information relating to this subject.
Redefining Childhood Bipolar Disorder
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
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
Red Flags IV
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.
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.
Bipolar Disorder In Children And Teens
Research has improved the ability to diagnose Bipolar Disorder in children and teens. Bipolar Disorder can begin in childhood and during the teenage years, although it is usually diagnosed in adult life.
Research has improved the ability to diagnose Bipolar Disorder in children and teens. Bipolar Disorder can begin in childhood and during the teenage years, although it is usually diagnosed in adult life.
Is it Bipolar Disorder, ADHD or What?
The prevalence of child and adolescent bipolar disorder is said to affect 1% of youth. The diagnosis of bipolar disorder in youth is often very difficult, as the symptoms typically do not follow the symptoms and course of adults with this disorder. Also, there is an overlap of symptoms with several other more common childhood disorders.
The prevalence of child and adolescent bipolar disorder is said to affect 1% of youth. The diagnosis of bipolar disorder in youth is often very difficult, as the symptoms typically do not follow the symptoms and course of adults with this disorder. Also, there is an overlap of symptoms with several other more common childhood disorders.
Symptoms of Mental/Emotional Illness
From SchoolNurse.com, here is a sensible list of behaviors and symptoms that parents and teachers should notice - they are warning signs that a child may be in need of help.
From SchoolNurse.com, here is a sensible list of behaviors and symptoms that parents and teachers should notice - they are warning signs that a child may be in need of help.