Children and Teens Bipolar Disorder Mood Disorders

Children and Teens

Bipolar disorder (manic depression) is a brain disorder, a chemical deficiency in the brain. This disorder causes shifts in a person's mood state, energy level and performance ability. Suicide is a dangerous component of the bipolar puzzle. This illness is long-term but treatable. A combination of drugs and psychotherapy is widely prescribed and will return most patients to a productive life.

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• - Interactive "training program" for bipolars aged 18-25 living in the UK.
  
• - Diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder vs. AD/HD in children.
  
• - Abuse of alcohol and other substances can mask or mimic signs and symptoms of illness.
  
• - Symptoms, choosing a doctor, parenting skills.
  
• - Aimed at teens, lists symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and coping.
  
• - Assessment, message boards, chat room, articles, book list, resources.
  
• - Personal accounts, articles, numerous links.
  
• - Causes, symptoms, treatment, medications, prognosis, case studies.
  
• - Monthly articles, resources listed by various categories.
  
• - Chatroom, message boards, newsletter, resources, personal letters, poetry. Emphasizes bipolar teens and their families.(UK)
  
• - Email discussion group, newsletter, links.
  
• - Facts, personal accounts, resources. Aimed at girls.
  
• - Fact sheet details symptoms, treatment, prognosis. (NAMI)
  
• - Symptoms, treatment, medication, therapy, resources.
  
• - Books, articles, individual education plan, research, workshops and consultations.
  
• - Article summarizes recent findings.
  
• - Nonprofit dedicated to research into etiology of this illness.
  
• - Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment.
  
• - Diagnosis, treatment and life issues.
  
• - Symptoms, effects on brain, differences in children, treatments and links.
  
• - Provides information and support for Indiana families of children with mood disorders.
  
• - Current research studies being conducted by NIMH.
  
• - Childhood ADHD and bipolar disorder: links, personal accounts, tips, books, resources.
  
• - Article reviews obstacles, needed improvements.
  
• - Research, stories, links, resources. (NAMI)
  
• - Education, research, treatment, finding a doctor, creativity, resources.
  
• - Information, resources, message boards, listserv.
  
• - Southern California group provides information, resources, solutions, education rights.
  
  

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