Readers have commented on and asked follow-up questions about my July 3, 2006 entry on Children and Bipolar Disorder. Some expressed sadness that children’s lives have become more complicated and stressful. While this may be true, it is not clear that there are more children with bipolar disorder than in the past. Instead, it is likely that... Read more
Overmedicated or undermedicated?Thanks for all your warm comments and interesting questions over the last two months! I can’t answer them all, and I can’t safely comment on individual treatment plans, but I will continue to answer your questions in this column and use them as a way to start further discussions. As a follow-up to my last column... Read more
Every month, Dr. Haupt answers your questions about bipolar disorder. Email Dr. Haupt at feedback@bipolarconnect.com with your question.
Question: What causes psychotic symptoms in bipolar disorder?
Dr. Haupt: Psychotic symptoms include some of the most severe manifestations of bipolar illness. These symptoms commonly include auditory... Read more
Question: I am personally concerned with the number of pre-teen to early teen children being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, with medication regimes started at a very young age. Is there a reliable way to diagnose children?
Dr. Haupt: Controversy still surrounds the diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents. Nevertheless,... Read more
A common bad habit doctors have when a treatment fails is to “Blame the Patient” by implying that the treatment plan failed for reasons that the patient could have prevented. “The medicine would have worked if you had taken it the way I told you to,” or “The medicine won’t make you gain weight if you control your eating,” or “You... Read more
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