Childhood Bipolar Disorder Symptoms
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Introduction
Everyone experiences some unhappiness, often as a result of a change, either in the form of a setback or a loss, or simply, as Freud said, "everyday misery." The painful feelings that accompany these events are usually appropriate, necessary, and transitory, and can even present an opportunity for personal growth. However, when depression persists and impairs daily life, it may be an indication of a depressive disorder. Severity, duration, and the presence of other symptoms are the f...
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Expert & Community Posts
Breaking Down Bipolar Anger
By John McManamy , Health ExpertI've commented extensively on anger. My website provides a broad overview article, and an oldie but... Read more »
My Child May Have Bipolar. Help!
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert...Nevertheless, because symptoms overlap with other childhood illnesses and conditions - such as... Read more »
Dysthymic Disorder
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...dysthymic disorder) usually appears occurs around childhood, early adolescence or early... Read more »
Identifying Childhood or Teen Depression
By The HealthGal , Health ExpertThough children can show signs of passing sadness, we typically think of depression as an adult... Read more »
When Your Kid Has Bipolar - Part II
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert...have the insight of those who literally had their childhoods hijacked from them.From what I... Read more »
Health Guide
ADHD: Co-existing Conditions
...characteristics. It is more common in boys than in girls and is one of the most difficult mental illnesses of childhood. Some behavior patterns associated with Conduct Disorder include: ... Read more »Depression Issues: What is depression?
...from a variety of factors related to biological and genetic background, environmental influences, and childhood or developmental experiences. There are many types of depression. Depression is... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Risk Factors
...the same multiple impairments as boys do.Adults with ADHDAlthough ADHD is primarily thought of as a childhood disorder, diagnoses of attention-deficit disorder in adults are on the rise.... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Complications
...obesity, and the reverse may also be true. A 2006 study suggested that anxiety disorders and depression in childhood may lead to higher body mass index (BMI) in adult women (but not men). Another... Read more »Insomnia: Causes of Chronic Insomnia
...self-fulfilling prophecy that can persist indefinitely.Sometimes anxiety and the inability to sleep dates back to childhood when parents used various threats to force their children into sleep for... Read more »Images
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