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Bipolar Disorder
Unlike normal mood changes, bipolar disorder has major extremes (rages, sleep problems, irritability, agitation etc..) and significantly impairs functioning in school, with peers, and at home with family. Better understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder in youth is urgently needed. Learn more information and discuss this disorder in the YP.com forum!
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RECOMMENDED BIPOLAR WEBSITES
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National Institute of Mental Health Site
An excellent site with specific information about symptoms, diagnosis, case studies, and treatment. (http://www.nimh.gov)
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Bipolar Website for kids.
Site dedicated to providing information, resources, support, and links for parents and children with Bipolar Disorder. (http://www.bpkids.org)
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Bipolar Children And Teens Homepage!
Webpage with Parent and Family Stories, Links, and Resources related to Childhood Bipolar Disorder. (http://www.bpkids.org)
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Bipolar Children And Teens Homepage!
Webpage with Parent and Family Stories, Links, and Resources related to Childhood Bipolar Disorder. (http://www.bpkids.org)
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MentalHealth.com
Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health information created by a Canadian psychiatrist, Dr. Phillip Long.
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American Medical Association
Founded more than 150 years ago, AMA's strategic agenda remains rooted in our historic commitment to standards, ethics, excellence in medical education and practice, and advocacy on behalf of the medical profession and the patients it serves.
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| CURRENT ISSUES WEBSITES
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Young and Bipolar
Once called manic depression, the disorder afflicted adults. Now it's striking kids. Why?
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Hypothetical Baseline Information and Draft IEP for a Bipolar Student
From The Bipolar Child by Demitri Papolos, M.D. and Janice Papolos (Broadway Books, 2000). Placed online by the authors.
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RECOMMENDED BOOKS AND RESOURCES
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The Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood's Most Misunderstood Disorder (Revised and Expanded Edition).
By Demitri, F., M.D. Papolos, Janice Papolos, 2002
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Survival Strategies for Parenting Children with Bipolar Disorder: Innovative parenting and counseling techniques for helping children with bipolar disorder and the conditions that may occur with it.
By George T. Lynn
, 2000
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The Life of a Bipolar Child: What Every Parent and
Professional Needs to Know.
By Trudy Carlson
, 2000
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Bipolar Not Adhd: Unrecognized Epidemic of Manic Depressive Illness in Children.
By George Isaac
, 2001
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The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide.
By David J. Miklowitz, David J. Miklowitz
, 2002
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RECOMMENDED BIPOLAR ASSOCIATIONS
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Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF).
"Early intervention and treatment offers the best chance for children with bipolar disorder to achieve stability, gain the best possible level of wellness, and grow up to enjoy their gifts and build upon their strengths. Proper treatment can minimize the adverse effects of the illness on their lives and the lives of those who love them."
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