Additude Magazine: Bipolar Disorder in Children
Comorbidity, disagreement on treatment, excessive temper outburst and mood changes.
http://www.additudemag.com/medical.asp?DEPT_NO=505&SUB_NO=3American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Teenagers, manic and depressive symptoms.
http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/bipolar.htm
Bipolar Affective Disorder in Youths
Illness described, causes, diagnosing, co-morbidity, prognosis and treatments.
http://www.klis.com/chandler/pamphlet/bipolar/bipolarpamphlet.htm
Bipolar Children and Teens
Stories, links to diagnosis, general information, medication, support and organizations.
http://hometown.aol.com/DrgnKpr1/BPCAT.html
Bipolar Disorder in Adults and Children
Articles on diagnosis, treatment and life issues of people with bipolar disorder.
http://www.ncpamd.com/Bipolar.htm
Bipolar Disorder in Children
Symptoms, facts, home versus school behavior, early intervention and treatment.
http://www.families-first.com/whc/depression3.htm
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents
Symptoms, causes, clozapine vs. placebo in treatment, severe mood and behavior problems and links.
http://intramural.nimh.nih.gov/mood/bipolar-ch
Bipolar Kids
Information, resources, research, treatment, links, articles, book review, diagnostic criteria and school issues.
http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/1068/
Bipolar Kids
Can mimic attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, failing grades, drug abuse, suicide, what parents need to know, manic and depressive symptoms and resources.
http://www.connectingwithkids.com/tipsheet/2002/82_jul24/bipolar.html
BPkeepers
Symptoms, treatment, stories, links, chat, books, articles, school and insurance issues.
http://www.bpkeepers.org
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Disorder
Introduction, cautionary note, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
http://www.thera-chat.org/html/content/mental_illness/depression/child_adolescent_bipolar.html
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
Mission, goal, become a member or donor, guidelines for journalists, publications, press releases, early-onset illness, interviews, artwork and literature.
http://www.bpkids.org/
Diagnosis and Treatment
Modifications for age, symptoms, overlap of mania and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, statistics, treatment, intervention and research.
http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/p960531.html
Doctor's Guide
The disease can affect young children, may coexist with ADHD and early onset illness.
http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/1cee02.htm
Facts About Childhood-Onset Bipolar Disorder
Differences in illness between adults and children, symptoms, co-occurring conditions, affects on school performance, treatment and medications.
http://www.nami.org/helpline/bipolar-child.html
Focus Adolescent Services
Illness defined and described, symptoms, physical complaints, treatment, medications and psychotherapy.
http://www.focusas.com/BipolarDisorder.html
Girl Health: What Is Bipolar Disorder
Talking about it, a personal experience and getting the facts.
http://www.girlhealth.org/bipolar
Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation
Raises and distributes funds for research into causes, treatment, and prevention of early-onset bipolar disorder.
http://www.bpchildresearch.org
Keep Kids Healthy
Illness defined, diagnosis, phases compared, comorbidity, treatments and support.
http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/conditions/bipolar_disorder.html
Mood Swings and Drugs
Abuse of alcohol and other substances can mask or mimic signs and symptoms of illness.
http://www.ncpamd.com/Bipolar_Drug_Abuse.htm
Not My Kid
Signs and symptoms, possible coexisting problems, commonality, causes, how to help, suicide helps, FAQs, famous people with the malady, organizations, links and books.
http://www.notmykid.org/parentArticles/DepressionandBipolar/default.htm
Paediatrics and Child Health
Overview of the illness in youth, epidemiology, premorbid and clinical characteristics, differential diagnosis, comorbidity, prognosis and mutimodal treatment.
http://www.pulsus.com/Paeds/06_07/katz_ed.htm
Parenting Bipolar Children
Education issues, advocacy, organizations, research, treatment alternatives, finding a doctor and creativity.
http://parentsofbpkids.freeservers.com/
Parents of Bipolar Children in Southern California
Offers information about the illness, local mental health centers and programs, support group, and review of educational resources and rights.
http://www.parents4bpkids.org
Patient-Centered Guides
Articles, support groups, books, sibling issues, health care and insurance, medications and public mental health agencies by states.
http://www.patientcenters.com/bipolar/
Prepubertal Bipolar Disorder
Co-occurring illnesses, emotion regulation, characteristics of temper tantrums, genetic anticipation, charting of behavior and early intervention.
http://www.nami.org/youth/bipolar.html
Teens Health
Illness described, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and coping.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/bipolar.html
Teens Health: Bipolar Disorder
Illness explained, signs and symptoms, causes, diagnosis and dealing with it.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/bipolar_p2.html
The Bipolar Child
Books, articles, individual education plan, research, workshops and consultations.
http://www.bipolarchild.com
The Bipolar Disorder Child
A book, FAQ, newsletters, resources and readings.
http://www.bipolarchild.com/articles.html
The Parent Advocate Network
Story, help, support, medications, links, articles, poetry and bulletin board.
http://www.angelfire.com/wa/support/
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