Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens: A Parent's Guide
08265 Bipolar i08265 Bipolar i1/21/09 1:41:27 PM1/21/09 1:41:27 PM Bipolar Disorder in Children and teens : A Parent s Guide National Institute of Mental Health DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of HealthContentsWhat is Bipolar Disorder ? ________________________________________ _____ 1What are common symptoms of Bipolar Disorder in Children and teens ? ________________________________________ __________ 1What affects a child s risk of getting Bipolar Disorder ? ___________________ 3How does Bipolar Disorder affect Children and teens differently than adults? ________________________________________ _______ 4How is Bipolar Disorder detected in Children and teens ? _________________ 5What illnesses often co-exist with Bipolar Disorder in Children and teens ?
• Talking a lot and having racing thoughts • Having trouble concentrating, attention jumping from one thing to the next in an unusual way • Talking and thinking about sex more often • Behaving in risky ways more often, seeking pleasure a lot, and doing more activities than usual. Symptoms of depression include: Mood Changes
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