Treating Bipolar Disorder in Kids and Teens

This article addresses the evolution of the concept of pediatric bipolar disorder, including its assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. It also describes the rapidly developing literatures, advances and controversies surrounding the disorder, and future directions of development that are likely to emerge.

Part of the APA Monitor's CE Corner article series.

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• Explain how the research base on pediatric bipolar disorder has evolved since 1990.
• Understand the basic diagnostic criteria for pediatric bipolar disorder and know what tools are used to assess it.
• List and describe the top-line pharmacological and psychosocial treatments for bipolar disorder in children and adolescents.

Zara Abrams