Here is the continuation of the excellent WebMD article on childhood onset bipolar disorder. …
Definition of Childhood Bipolar Disorder Controversial
What, exactly, is childhood bipolar disorder? It’s controversial. Bipolar disorder used to be called manic depression because it is characterized by bouts of depression and bouts of mania.
Mania in adults is characterized by euphoria, grandiosity, irritability, [...]
Wow, I am getting so many comments regarding teenagers and bipolar disorder. It’s a topic that is NEVER talked about- maybe that is because it’s so complicated. If you have not read my blog entries on the topic, you can go to the right and click on the teenager category to read them. I am [...]
Bipolar Disorder and Teens
I did two newsletters on teens a few months ago. The response was amazing. There is not enough information for parents or teens with bipolar. He is a quick tip on how to distinguish ‘normal’ teenage behavior as compared to ‘bipolar’ teen behavior.
It can be difficult, but it’s not impossible.
It’s all about [...]
hi, I often get letters from readers. I like to pass on the ones that show positive stories of how this illness CAN be treated. It takes a team- that is for sure!
Julie,
Thank you for doing this work.
Public, private and municipal awareness is essential.
So is education, school awareness.
You are amazing.
My 13 year old daughter has [...]
Hi Julie,
My son, age 33, is bipolar and has made bad choices/decisions. I have tried to assist him over the recent past. The issue is how do I tell whether I am assisting or enabling. I am looking for appropriate support organizations or resources to guide me.
Can you advise me?
Thanks,
R
Hello R,
You can look into the [...]
The interest in bipolar disorder and children never ends. It’s such a tough diagnosis.
I recently did an interview with Dr. Ajit Jetmalani on the topic of childhood psychiatric disorders. Here is a link to the radio show- it is a great companion to the Newsweek article on bipolar disorder.
Childhood Psychiatric Disorders Radio Show
You may have [...]
My bipolar disorder symptoms started with hypomania at 17. I didn’t realize this until I sat down and really thought about my teenage years. Many people have their first major episode in their 20’s- mine started earlier. My ex partner had a lot of depression before he had his first major manic/psychotic episode at 22. [...]
Bipolar Disorder and Children: A Mother’s letter
hi, I often get letters from readers. I like to pass on the ones that show positive stories of how this illness CAN be treated. It takes a team- that is for sure!
Julie,
Thank you for doing this work.
Public, private and municipal awareness is essential.
So is education, school awareness.
You are amazing.
My 13 year old daughter has [...]