Pediatric bipolar disorder had been diagnosed more commonly in adolescents.
Over the past decade, there has been more of a prevalence in both children and adolescents as the diagnosis has increased dramatically.
Diagnosis and management remain controversial, and medication is an important treatment, but adverse effects are common.
Pediatricians and parents should collaborate with child and adolescent psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals, when dealing with a child with Bipolar Disorder.
Bipolar Disorder in Teens
Guest
: Dr. Benjamin Shain, MD
From the Show: Healthy Children
Summary: Bipolar disorder is associated with manic behaviors as well as severe depression, psychosis, impairment in social functioning, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Air Date: 12/19/12
Duration: 10
Host: Melanie Cole, MS
