Pediatric Bipolar Diagnosis And Assessment
Prognosis
Bipolar disorder can be severe and long-term, or it can be mild with infrequent episodes. Patients with the disease may experience symptoms in very different ways. A typical patient with bipolar disorder averages 8 - 10 manic or depressive episodes over a lifetime. However, some people experience more and some fewer episodes.
Patients with bipolar disorder generally have higher death rates from suicide, heart problems, and death from all causes than those in the general population....
Read moreMore information on "Pediatric Bipolar Diagnosis And Assessment"
From Our Experts
Expanded Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers guidelines for doctors on assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in children.... Read more »
Schizoaffective: Diagnosis Impossible
This is the second installment in our conversation on schizoaffective disorder. We sort of understand the illness as some type of hybrid,... Read more »
Preventing Lag Time in Pediatric IBD Diagnosis
Children are the fastest growing population of Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients. Unfortunately many children can go years before they... Read more »
The Bipolar Spectrum and the Importance of Diagnosis
One theory of bipolar disorder states that rather than simply consisting of just one or two types of illness (bipolar I and bipolar II),... Read more »
After Bipolar Diagnosis: Acceptance, Denial, Shame?
So, you finally have an explanation for your emotional upheavals and behavior, and it's called bipolar disorder. Is it a relief or has it... Read more »
From Our Sources
Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Bipolar Disorder
Signs and Symptoms of Bipolar DisorderBipolar disorder can be severe and long-term or it can be mild with infrequent episodes. On the average, the... Read more »
Questions and Answers About Bipolar Disorder
Here are some common questions and issues to think about regarding a diagnosis of bipolar disorder: 1. How do I know that I have bipolar... Read more »
Pediatric Bipolar Med's Trial Ends Before It Starts
Drugmaker Pfizer has decided not to start a late-stage clinical trial of the antipsychotic medication Geodon in children with bipolar disorder. In... Read more »
Guiding our Bipolar Daughter Through Adolescence
Our 19-year-old daughter was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 17, after six years of variable psychiatric symptoms. Many cases of bipolar... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
