Children and Teens
Children and Teens Links
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents A short but concise article which describes how bipolar in children appears and compares to BP in adults. Discussed are the obstacles in identifying BP and risk factors for a child to develop BP.Thorough evaluation and treatment are essential, as well as, how a "biopsychosocial approach to intervention that incorporates psychoeducation and school intervention" is indicated for the bipolar child.
- Patient-Centered Guides For families of children or adolescents living with a bipolar disorder. Articles and resources about diagnosis, medications, talk and non-talk therapies, supplements, diet, education, insurance, family life, other coping topics, and organizations.
- The Parent Advocate Network An online resource for parents who have a child with a mental illness/disorder, more specifically bipolar disorder.
- Meeting Update: Highlights of NIMH Workshop on Prepubertal Bipolar Disorder Summary of the 1997 NIMH workshop on Bipolar Disorder in Children.
- Bipolar Affective Disorder in Children and Adolescents Article about bipolar affective disorder (manic depressive disorder) in children and adolescents. Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and prognosis information.
- Children with Bipolar Conduct Disorder How to deal with the bipolar conduct disorder in children. What treatments are available.
- Bipolar Teens Bulletin Board Support message board for bipolar teens. Links to local support groups and organizations.
- Guide to Bipolar Disorder Article summarizing symptoms, treatment and management.
- My Kid is Rad Adopting an older child with reactive attachment disorder, PTSD, oppositional deviant disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome, ADHD, bipolar depression and how a family survives it. Resources and links.
- Bipolar Children and Teens A page for finding information to help parents. Personal stories, information on medications, and links to resources.
- Bipolar Disorder in Children Includes a discussion of common symptoms of depressed and manic phase, diagnosis and treatment. Source of practical information.
- Bipolar Disorder in Adults and Children Articles on diagnosis, treatment and life issues of people with bipolar disorder
- Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation Parent-led, not-for-profit, membership organization with full-text library, resource center, and virtual community center for families of children and adolescents with bipolar disorder and professionals who serve them.
- Parents of Bipolar Kids Developed to educate and support parents, guardians, doctors, teachers, and those who live with childhood bipolar in their lives. Offers a collection of articles about bipolar in children and adolescents and schooling issues.
- Bipolar Disorder Parents of children with bipolar disorder or other mental disorders can visit this site to read information, seek advice or just vent a little.
- Childhood Onset Bipolar Disorder A safe place for parents/caregivers and children themselves to exchange information, resources, humor.
- The Bipolar Child Information on early onset bipolar disorder and the first ever Model IEP (Individual Education Plan) for bipolar disorder.
- Facts About Childhood-Onset Bipolar Disorder Questions and answers concerning Bipolar Disorder in children.
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