Bipolar disorder in adolescence: diagnosis and treatment. (Practice).

From: Journal of Mental Health Counseling | Date: October 1, 2002| Author: Holt, Jan R.; Taylor, Priscilla; Wilkinson, Greta Buyck | Copyright information

Until recently, bipolar disorder was rarely diagnosed in adolescence. Due to developmental issues and overlapping symptoms with other disorders, diagnosing bipolar disorder is often a confusing and complex process. It is a serious, but treatable mental illness that is characterized by recurrent episodes of depression and mania. These episodes are manifested by unusual and extreme shifts in moods, energy, and behavior that interfere with effective functioning. There is limited empir...

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