Bipolar Disorder In Children & Teens
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- Q Can children and teens recover from bipolar disorder?
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Once a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder is made in children or adolescents, treatment can help to stabilize mood states and improve symptoms. Treatments for Bipolar Disorder in children include both therapy and medication. For children and adolescents... Full Answer
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- Q How can bipolar disorder affect my parents and family?
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Taking care of a child or teenager with bipolar disorder can be stressful for you too. You have to cope with the mood swings and other problems, such as short tempers and risky activities. This can challenge any parent. Sometimes the stress can strain... Full Answer
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- Q Why should I be understanding of a bipolar child's behavior?
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If we can understand that the child or adolescent whose behaviors are the result of, or at least influenced by an illness affecting his or her brain, through no fault of his or her own, it can help parents, siblings, teachers, friends and... Full Answer
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- Q What should I do if my child has bipolar disorder?
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The entire topic of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents is a confusing one, even within the medical community. It is understandable then, that as a parent, you may be confused as well. Skepticism and disbelief are common initial... Full Answer
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- Q What mental conditions may occur along with bipolar disorder in children?
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Often, those with Childhood-Onset Bipolar Disorder are diagnosed with other mental health disorders, known as comorbid conditions. These other diagnoses can mask or co-occur with Bipolar Disorder: attention-deficit disorder with hyperactivity... Full Answer
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- Q What are the risks of untreated bipolar disorder in children and teens?
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As each year of untreated bipolar disorder in children and adolescents goes by, effective treatments becomes more difficult, and full recovery from symptoms becomes more difficult to achieve. Left untreated, many children with bipolar disorder... Full Answer
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- Q What medications help treat bipolar disorder in children?
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Although not something parents like to hear and often experience some resistance to, prescribed medications are the mainstay of treatment for stabilizing the moods in children and adolescents with bipolar disorder. There are several medications... Full Answer
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- Q What is the course of bipolar disorder in children and teens?
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Studies suggest that 40% to 100% of children and adolescents who suffer from a manic episode will usually recover from that episode within one to two years. However, according to the Journal of American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry,... Full Answer
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- Q How can I help prevent bipolar disorder in children and teens?
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Bipolar disorder can't be prevented. But there are ways to help manage or prevent mood changes. The first and most important preventive measure is to make sure that your child takes his or her medicines as directed. Bipolar disorder is a long-term... Full Answer
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- Q What should I do if my teen is diagnosed with bipolar disorder?
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When your teenager is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you as the parent will have to assume responsibility. Luckily, support groups and healthcare providers stand ready to help you with information, education, and even counseling for yourself.... Full Answer
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