As many of you know, I publish a free email Newsletter, “McMan’s Depression and Bipolar Report.” Yesterday’s issue was devoted entirely to bipolar children.
There is a lot of misunderstanding on the topic. Some people think that diagnosing young kids with a mental illness is a plot by drug companies. Others deny that kids can even get bipolar. Others call it a fad diagnosis.
Many of these individuals are pushing an antipsychiatry agenda. Others are narcissistic bloggers who specialize in...
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