Bipolar Disorder Case Study
Cases of bipolar disorder in children have increased dramatically in the past decade. Researchers say this may be due to misdiagnosis and a lack of understanding of the differences between bipolar disorder in adults and in children. This analysis reviews two recent studies that looked at the reasons behind the increase in diagnoses of mental illness in young children and teenagers.
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