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Diagnosis and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents by Jerry D. Russell Patient Expert

Posted Mon 17 Nov 2008 9:04pm by Mary Beth CoganSince 1980, criteria for diagnosing bipolar disorder in adults have also been used to diagnose mania in children, with some modifications to adjust for age. Similarly, to diagnose a child or adolescent with bipolar disorder, there need be at least one period of mania that is manifested by a distinct period of abnormally Read on »

Recognizing Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens by Jamie L. Patient Expert

Posted Fri 22 May 2009 9:10pm EverydayHealth.com has posted an article about recognizing bipolar disorder in children and teens that is very interesting. Click here to check out the article! I believe... at recognizing depression and bipolar disorder in children and teens. Which would mean that there hasn't necessarily been an increase in cases, but rather a decrease in misdiagnoses Read on »

Older age of fathers increases risk for bipolar disorder in children by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor

Posted Sun 07 Sep 2008 2:02am JAMA / Archives - Older age of fathers may be associated with an increased risk for bipolar disorder in their offspring, according to a report in the September 2008 issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. Bipolar disorder is a common, severe mood disorder involving episodes of mania and depression, according to background information in the article. [...] Read on »

Bipolar Disorder in Children: Is it being Over-diagnosed? by AWeidman Posted Wed 28 Apr 2010 11:10am Is Bipolar Disorder being over-diagnosed in children? Many people erroneously argue that it is, so let's take a look at the evidence. First, I am talking about children aged five years into adolescence who actually meet the full DSM-IV criteria for Bipolar Disorder. I am not discussing children who only have irritability or aggression without Read on »

Older age of fathers increases risk for bipolar disorder in children by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor

Posted Tue 16 Sep 2008 7:22am JAMA / Archives - Older age of fathers may be associated with an increased risk for bipolar disorder in their offspring, according to a report in the September 2008 issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. Bipolar disorder is a common, severe mood disorder involving episodes of mania and depression, according to background information in the article Read on »

Helping Children Understand Bipolar Disorder by Kate McLaughlin. Patient Expert

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Posted Fri 24 Apr 2009 11:38pm Children whose parents suffer with serious mental illness have very few resources to help them understand and cope. Now, thanks to educator and author Kathleen Larson.... “Dancing Crazy ” tells the story of three children and their mom’s symptoms and hospitalization. Without fear or stigma, Larson illuminates the realities of managing a serious mental Read on »

Parents of Children with Bipolar Disorder and Childhood Onset Schizophrenia Tell Common Stories by Chrisa H. Facebook

Posted Fri 11 Mar 2011 9:47am perception disorder. That he was speech delayed. That he had Oppositional Defiance Disorder. No one had suggested psychiatric hospitalization before. I asked her why he needed... delivering the hardest blow. “This most likely won’t be his only hospitalization,” she whispered. And so began our foray into the world of childhood onset Schizoaffective Disorder Read on »

Bipolar Disorder Signs - Bipolar Disorder Center - EverydayHealth.com by Jewells Posted Mon 10 Jan 2011 9:21am Bipolar Disorder Signs - Bipolar Disorder Center - EverydayHealth.com The above link will take you to a really great site where you can check the signs of Bipolar. Read on »

Bipolar Disorder, Brain Chemistry, and Yoga | Yoga for Bipolar Disorder by Teal Marie Chimblo Fyrberg Healthy Living Professional

Posted Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:01pm David Morgan is a Kripalu Yoga Teacher, and he also has bipolar disorder. His blog Yoga for Bipolar Disorder, just won the 2008 Top Ten Bipolar Blogs Awards from..., bipolar disorder is a devastating illness that can destroy families and lives. My name is David Morgan. I have bipolar disorder. I’m also a yoga teacher. I teach yoga full time Read on »

From About.com: Bipolar disorder – Called manic depression or bipolar disorder stigma persists by Kenn C. Posted Mon 16 Nov 2009 10:00pm

1 Comment , if I do tell people, I usually say that I'm manic-depressive, rather than bipolar. Most people tend to respond a little better and more inquisitively than if I say bipolar, which..., living as I am with HIV/AIDS, too. I almost feel defensive in talking about my bipolar II condition, particularly around some other recovering alcoholics who look skeptical when I Read on »