Topic of discussion is Bipolar disorder in children and adolescents
Discussion Prompts
1. How does the overlap of symptoms with ADHD(attention deficit hyperactive disorder), 0CD( Obsessive compulsive disorder), ODD (Oppositional defiant disorder) and DMDD (Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder) affect the diagnosis of bipolar disorder in youth?
2. What are some of the risk factors to bipolar disorder? What are the common signs of depression versus mania?
3. What are some effective treatment options for bipolar disorder in children and adolescents and how can you increase access to treatment?
4. What education or approach would you give the parents of children with Bipolar?
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