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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Symptoms Of Bipolar Child

Kids' risk increases when parents are bipolar

March 15, 2009
Children whose parents have bipolar disorder face an increased risk for mood disorders and anxiety disorders as well as early-onset bipolar disorder, researchers have found. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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What is the Likelihood that My Children Will Develop Bipolar Disorder?
By Dan Haupt, M.D. , Health Expert

...couple of family members who were never diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but who definitely... Read more »

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Around and About HealthCentral - Bipolar Disorder
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...having several common co-existing conditions, such as Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety and... Read more »

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Could My Child Have Bipolar Disorder? What to look out for and what to do.
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

Bipolar disorder in children and adolescence is beginning to receive the attention it needs. There... Read more »

Health Guide

Raising a Child with Bipolar Disorder: Kyle's Story
Raising a child with bipolar disorder presents significant challenges, from finding the right doctor and creating an effective treatment regimen to providing support.  Expert Patient G.J. Gregory,... 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 disorder?Ideally, your doctor should be basing this diagnosis... Read more »
Bipolar Depression: What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder symptoms are cyclic. Patient's cycle into manic episodes, then return to normal before cycling into a depressive episode. This cycling makes it possible to divide bipolar disorder... Read more »
Share Your Story With BipolarConnect
Bipolar Connections thrives because individuals like you are willing and eager to share their experience--and expertise--with others coping with bipolar disorder. Whether you have been diagnosed with... 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 illness feature onset during childhood, adolescence or... Read more »

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