Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens
📋Overview
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens is a neurological condition defined by episodes of mania or hypomania alternating with periods of depression. While the condition shares the same fundamental diagnostic criteria as adult-onset bipolar disorder, clinical observations suggest that symptoms may manifest differently in younger populations.
This early-onset mood disorder involves shifts in emotional states that can affect daily functioning. Because symptoms often overlap with other pediatric psychiatric conditions, clinicians must conduct careful evaluations to distinguish these mood cycles from other developmental or behavioral issues.
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