1. NAMI | Facts About Childhood-Onset Bipolar Disorder What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents? Does bipolar disorder in children have an impact on educational achievement? http://www.nami.org/helpline/bipolar-child.html

About Mental Illness By Illness About Recovery Low Graphics Site ... About Mental Illness By Illness back Child and Adolescent Bipolar Disorder Can children and adolescents get bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder can occur in children and adolescents and has been investigated by federally funded teams in children as young as age 6. How common is it in children and adolescents? Although once thought rare, caseloads of patients examined for federally funded studies have shown that approximately 7% of children seen at psychiatric facilities fit bipolar disorder using research standards. What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents? One of the biggest challenges has been to differentiate children with mania from those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Both groups of children present with irritability, hyperactivity and distractibility. So these symptoms are not useful for the diagnosis of mania because they also occur in ADHD. But, elated mood, grandiose behaviors, flight of ideas, decreased need for sleep and hypersexuality occur primarily in mania and are uncommon in ADHD. Below is a brief description of how to recognize these mania-specific symptoms in children. Elated children may laugh hysterically and act infectiously happy without any reason at home, school or in church. If someone who did not know them saw their behaviors, they would think the child was on his/her way to Disneyland. Parents and teachers often see this as "Jim Carey-like" behaviors.

2. Child And Adolescent Bipolar Disorder: An Update From The National Institute Of An Update from the National Institute of Mental Health A fact sheet that describes the symptoms and treatments of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/bipolarupdate.cfm

Working to improve mental health through biomedical research on mind, brain, and behavior Text Size: A A A powered by Google Advanced Search Press Room NIMH Outreach Scientific Meetings Clinical Trials ... Publications Child and Adolescent Bipolar Disorder: An Update from the National Institute of Mental Health A fact sheet that describes the symptoms and treatments of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents. Date: 2000 What do you want to do? Read now Print this document E-mail to a friend Download the PDF file ... Browse all health information Child and Adolescent Bipolar Disorder: An Update from the National Institute of Mental Health Research findings, clinical experience, and family accounts provide substantial evidence that bipolar disorder, also called manic-depressive illness, can occur in children and adolescents. Bipolar disorder is difficult to recognize and diagnose in youth, however, because it does not fit precisely the symptom criteria established for adults, and because its symptoms can resemble or co-occur with those of other common childhood-onset mental disorders. In addition, symptoms of bipolar disorder may be initially mistaken for normal emotions and behaviors of children and adolescents. But unlike normal mood changes, bipolar disorder significantly impairs functioning in school, with peers, and at home with family. Better understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder in youth is urgently needed. In pursuit of this goal, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is conducting and supporting research on child and adolescent bipolar disorder.

3. The Bipolar Child - A Book About Early-Onset Bipolar Disorder The Bipolar Child is a new book on earlyonset bipolar disorder in children, written by authors Demitri and Janice Papolos who also wrote Overcoming Depression. early-onset bipolar disorder. Bipolar disordermanic-depressionwas once thought Why? Bipolar disorder manifests itself differently in children than in adults, and in children http://www.bipolarchild.com/

The Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood's Most Misunderstood Disorder New: See why over 20,000 parents and professionals wait eagerly for each issue of The Bipolar Child Newsletter New: Have questions about your child's educational needs? Find out about the Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation's new interactive Educational Forum Important: If you are interested in contributing to research on early-onset bipolar disorder, you can learn more here New: How to Start a Support Group New: Find out about the new Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation solely devoted to research in early-onset bipolar disorder From the authors of the classic text, OVERCOMING DEPRESSION the first book about early-onset bipolar disorder. Bipolar disordermanic-depressionwas once thought to be rare in children. Now researchers are discovering that not only can bipolar disorder begin very early in life, it is much more common than ever imagined. Yet the illness is often misdiagnosed or overlooked . Why? Bipolar disorder manifests itself differently in children than in adults, and in children there is an overlap of symptoms with other childhood psychiatric disorders.

4. Bipolar Disorder In Children: Keep Kids Healthy Conditions Bipolar Disoder in children, including a discussion of common symptoms of depressed and manic phase, diagnosis and treatment. the exact rate of bipolar disorder in children remains unknown, although epidemiological studies underway to determine this. bipolar disorder in children and adolescents is arguably http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/conditions/bipolar_disorder.html

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5. Bipolar Disorder In Children Symptoms, facts, home versus school behavior, early intervention and treatment. http://www.families-first.com/whc/depression3.htm

FREE recipes desserts crafts health ideas ... Search Bipolar Disorder in Children Who has it and what you can do By Martha Hellander, J.D. Join our health discussion groups search our site Health Byte-of-the-Week Women's Health Center ... HotFlash! Meno Support Depression: Intro Signs of Depression Bipolar Disorder BPD Perspectives ... St. John's Wort Special Needs Kids: ADD Asperger's Syndrome Autism Dyslexia ... Speech Disorders Related Areas: Alcoholism Aromatherapy Fibromyalgia Headache ... Aromatherapy Bipolar disorder (also known as "bipolar illness" or "manic-depressive illness") is a treatable neurobiological brain disorder characterized by severe fluctuations in mood and activity level. It is believed to occur in at least 1-2 percent of the adolescent and adult population, with bipolar spectrum disorders (such as mild cycling and recurrent depression) believed to occur in 5-7 percent. It can occur at any time of life from early childhood onward. www.bpkids.org ), as many as one million or more children under 18 in the U.S. may have bipolar disorder (mostly undiagnosed and untreated). Children with bipolar disorder are at risk for school failure, substance abuse, and suicide. Children as young as 3 may talk of wanting to "make myself dead." Mania (the activated state) may include insomnia, hyperactivity, daredevil acts, elation and grandiose thinking. Racing thoughts, separation anxiety and intense temper tantrums (also called "rages" or "affective storms") can occur during depression or mania. Sometimes symptoms of both states occur together in mixed states (depressed mood with high energy) or in quick succession within a single day (called rapid cycling).

6. October 11, 2002, Hour One: Bipolar Disorder In Children / Nobel Laureate Robert SCIENCE FRIDAY Science Friday Archives 2002 October October 11, 2002 Hour One bipolar disorder in children / Nobel Laureate Robert Horvitz and guests talk about bipolar disorder in http://www.sciencefriday.com/pages/2002/Oct/hour1_101102.html

THIS WEEK ON SCIENCE FRIDAY... Science Friday Archives October October 11, 2002: Hour One: Bipolar Disorder in Children / Nobel Laureate Robert Horvitz Bipolar disorder once known as manic depression seems to be on the rise in children and teens. Unfortunately, doctors aren't sure what's responsible for the increase. In this hour of Science Friday, guest host Paul Raeburn and guests talk about bipolar disorder in children, why it's difficult to diagnose, and what is available to help treat the condition. (Note: Listeners interested in the NIMH bipolar study can call 866-MAP-NIMH toll-free to reach the general recruitment line for the mood and anxiety program at the NIMH, or 301-496-8381 to reach the child and adolescent bipolar disorder research team directly.) Plus, we'll talk with one of this year's winners of the Nobel Prize in Medicine, Robert Horvitz of MIT. Dr. Horvitz shares the prize with Sydney Brenner and John E. Sulston for for their discoveries concerning "genetic regulation of organ development and programmed cell death." Call in with your comments and questions at 1-800-989-8255, and share your opinions online in our

7. Bipolar Disorder In Children The Child Advocate. bipolar disorder in children. HomeWhat'sNewSubjectsContentsFeedbackSea rch. The Child Advocate is devoted to children and the parents and professionals that work with them and advocate for them. with them and advocate for them. Bipolar Disorder has long been a problem for children and their families http://www.childadvocate.net/bipolar_disorder_in_children.htm

The Child Advocate Bipolar Disorder in Children Home What'sNew Subjects Contents Feedback Search The Child Advocate is devoted to children and the parents and professionals that work with them and advocate for them. Bipolar Disorder has long been a problem for children and their families. Part of this information is presented with the permission of Christopher Petersen, Amy Pattishall, Melissa Sharpe and Augusta Czysz of The Penn State College of Medicine. The information presented at this site is for general use only and is not intended to provide personal advice or substitute for the advice of a qualified professional. If you have questions about the information presented here, please consult a physician, the resources listed or other professional in your area. Bipolar Disorder - Treatment Modalities and Options Bipolar Disorder and Genetics Bipolar or ADHD ? Mania or ADHD: Assessment with CBCL Teen Suicide ... Bipolar Disorder - Practice Parameters from the AACAP Bipolar Disorder - Facts for Families Home What'sNew Subjects Contents Feedback Search The Child Advocate Bipolar Disorder Page.

8. Bipolar Disorder In Children Depression gives you information on howto combat this very common yet misunderstood problem including bipolar disease in children and more bipolar disorder in children. Who has it and what you can do psychiatric disorders, and many symptoms overlap. bipolar disorder in children often begins with major depression marked http://families-first.com/whc/depression3.htm

FREE recipes desserts crafts health ideas ... Search Bipolar Disorder in Children Who has it and what you can do By Martha Hellander, J.D. Join our health discussion groups search our site Health Byte-of-the-Week Women's Health Center ... HotFlash! Meno Support Depression: Intro Signs of Depression Bipolar Disorder BPD Perspectives ... St. John's Wort Special Needs Kids: ADD Asperger's Syndrome Autism Dyslexia ... Speech Disorders Related Areas: Alcoholism Aromatherapy Fibromyalgia Headache ... Aromatherapy Bipolar disorder (also known as "bipolar illness" or "manic-depressive illness") is a treatable neurobiological brain disorder characterized by severe fluctuations in mood and activity level. It is believed to occur in at least 1-2 percent of the adolescent and adult population, with bipolar spectrum disorders (such as mild cycling and recurrent depression) believed to occur in 5-7 percent. It can occur at any time of life from early childhood onward. www.bpkids.org ), as many as one million or more children under 18 in the U.S. may have bipolar disorder (mostly undiagnosed and untreated). Children with bipolar disorder are at risk for school failure, substance abuse, and suicide. Children as young as 3 may talk of wanting to "make myself dead." Mania (the activated state) may include insomnia, hyperactivity, daredevil acts, elation and grandiose thinking. Racing thoughts, separation anxiety and intense temper tantrums (also called "rages" or "affective storms") can occur during depression or mania. Sometimes symptoms of both states occur together in mixed states (depressed mood with high energy) or in quick succession within a single day (called rapid cycling).

9. CABF Learning Center - About Early Onset Bipolar Disorder How common is bipolar disorder in children? It is not known, because studies are lacking. What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder in children? http://www.bpkids.org/learning/about.htm

Join CABF Free to Families! Members Only Online Classes Sponsored by CABF ... EN ESPANOL About Early-Onset Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder (also known as manic-depression) is a serious but treatable medical illness. It is a disorder of the brain marked by extreme changes in mood, energy, thinking and behavior. Symptoms may be present since infancy or early childhood, or may suddenly emerge in adolescence or adulthood. Until recently, a diagnosis of the disorder was rarely made in childhood. Doctors can now recognize and treat bipolar disorder in young children. Early intervention and treatment offer the best chance for children with emerging bipolar disorder to achieve stability, gain the best possible level of wellness, and grow up to enjoy their gifts and build upon their strengths. Proper treatment can minimize the adverse effects of the illness on their lives and the lives of those who love them. Families of affected children and adolescents are almost always baffled by early-onset bipolar disorder and are desperate for information and support. In this section of the CABF web site, you will find answers to some of the most common questions asked about the disorder. How common is bipolar disorder in children?

10. Bipolar Disorder In Children And Teens 1877-362-8727. bipolar disorder in children and Teens. Bipolar Affective Disorder in Children and Adolescents. bipolar disorder in children Divides Professionals. http://www.focusas.com/BipolarDisorder.html

Focus Adolescent Services Need help for your teen? Call FocusAS or Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens Counseling and Therapy Teen Depression Click here to find out if your child is at-risk, displaying self-destructive behaviors, and needs your help and intervention. Home Resources State Directory Schools ... Contact Find out how EMPowerplus can help overcome Bipolar Disorder. Promising new research shows an 80% reduction in symptoms. Nutritional Approach to Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Breakthrough Effective mood stabilization with a chelated mineral supplement: an open-label trial in bipolar disorder Treatment of mood lability and explosive rage with minerals and vitamins: two case studies in children ... Testimonials Learn more at Truehope.com Click here to receive information on private schools and residential programs for troubled teens. CAUTION Using antidepressant medication to treat depression in a person who has bipolar disorder may induce manic symptoms if it is taken without a mood stabilizer. In addition, using stimulant medications to treat ADHD or ADHD-like symptoms in a child with bipolar disorder may worsen manic symptoms.

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12. Child And Adolescent Bipolar Disorder: Review Of The Past 10 Years Child and Adolescent Bipolar Disorder A Review of the Past 10 Years. Kafantaris V (1995), Treatment of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents. http://www.bpso.org/bpreview.htm

Child and Adolescent Bipolar Disorder: A Review of the Past 10 Years Barbara Geller, M.D. and Joan Luby, M.D. J Am Acad Child Adoles Psychiatry 36:1168-1176, 1997 Abstract Objective: To provide a review of the epidemiology, phenomenology, natural course, comorbidity, neurobiology, and treatment of child and adolescent bipolar disorder (BP) for the past 10 years. This review is provided to prepare applicants for recertification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Method: Literature from Medline and other searches for the past 10 years, earlier relevant articles, and the authors' experience and ongoing National Institute of Mental Health-funded project "Phenomenology and Course of Pediatric Bipolarity" were used. Results: Age-specific, developmental (child, adolescent, and adult) DSM-IV criteria manifestations; comorbidity and differential diagnoses; and episode and course features are provided. Included are age-specific examples of childhood grandiosity, hypersexuality, and delusions. Differential diagnoses (e.g. specific language disorders, sexual abuse, conduct disorder [CD], schizophrenia, substance abuse), suicidality, and BP-II are discussed. Conclusion: Available data strongly suggest that prepubertal onset BP is a nonepisodic, chronic, rapid cycling, mixed manic state that may be comorbid with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and CD or have features of ADHD and/or CD as initial manifestations. Systematic research on pediatric BP is in its infancy and will require ongoing and future studies to provide developmentally relevant diagnostic methods and treatment.

13. ADHD Symptoms, Treatment And Research – ADDitude Magazine Comorbidity, disagreement on treatment, excessive temper outburst and mood changes. http://www.additudemag.com/medical.asp?DEPT_NO=505&SUB_NO=3

14. Bipolar Disorder Perspectives bipolar disorder in children Bi-polar is difficult to diagnose, and partly because doctors seem to be leery about labeling a child with bi-polar. http://www.families-first.com/womenshealth/depression2.htm

FREE recipes desserts crafts health ideas ... Search Bipolar Disorder Perspectives Join our health discussion groups Health Byte-of-the-Week Women's Health Center Natural Healing ... HotFlash! Meno Support Depression: Intro Signs of Depression Bipolar Disorder BPD Perspectives ... St. John's Wort Special Needs Kids: ADD Asperger's Syndrome Autism Dyslexia ... Speech Disorders Related Areas: Alcoholism Aromatherapy Fibromyalgia Headache ... Weight Loss Judith Waite Allee , author of "Homeschooling on a Shoestring", says I'm no expert, but I've picked up a few hints from working at a Mental Health Association and from dealing with family members. I just want to point out that bi-polar disorder (also known as manic-depression) can be overlooked in children and may be misdiagnosed as ADHD , depression, and/or Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) . Previously the psychiatric community believed that bi-polar had a later onset. That theory is changing, but slowly. Many (maybe most) of the adults diagnosed with bi-polar seem to go through multiple diagnoses before finding help, partly because bi-polar is difficult to diagnose, and partly because doctors seem to be leery about "labeling" a child with bi-polar. Part of the confusion is that kids with bipolar may have very different symptoms from adults. For example, they may cycle frequently in the same day.

15. NIMH - DIRP MAP Bipolar Disorder In Children & Adolescents Symptoms, causes, clozapine vs. placebo in treatment, severe mood and behavior problems and links. http://intramural.nimh.nih.gov/mood/bipolar-ch

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16. Psychiatric Times Diagnosis and Treatment of bipolar disorder in children and Adolescents. by Mary Beth Cogan Bipolar affective disorder in children and adolescents. http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/p960531.html

17. Psychiatric Times bipolar disorder in children and Adolescents Diagnostic and Therapeutic Issues. Findling RL, Calabrese JR (2000), Rapidcycling bipolar disorder in children. http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/p030855.html

18. Bipolar Disorder - Manic-Depression The diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents. An introduction to ManicDepression. Child and dolescent Bipolar Disorder. http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.bipolar.html

19. ADHD Symptoms, Treatment And Research – ADDitude Magazine bipolar disorder in children. Until recently, it was believed that bipolar disorder only occurred in adults. But doctors are now http://www.additudemag.com/medical.asp?DEPT_NO=505&SUB_NO=3

20. Bipolar Disorder In Children, Teens And Adolescents - General Info early age inhibiting a child s ability to bond. This doctor discusses the frequency of Bipolar Disorder appearing in such children. http://bipolar.about.com/cs/kids_gen/

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