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Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents
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These activities are part of the Bipolar Disorder Unit, which is supported by an educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.

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Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Kiki D. Chang, MD

Current diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder may not be adequate for youth. Here, review strategies for assessing bipolar disorder as it relates to younger patients and learn how to differentiate bipolar disorder from other common childhood diagnoses.

0.75 Credit    [See the entire activity]

 

Course and Impact of Bipolar Disorder in Young Patients

Kiki D. Chang, MD

Early-onset bipolar disorder leads to poor outcomes, especially concerning suicidality and comorbidity. Find out more about the course of pediatric bipolar disorder, including the risk factors associated with poor prognosis for your young patients.

0.75 Credit    [See the entire activity]

 

Treatment Options for Children and Adolescents With Bipolar Disorder

Robert L. Findling, MD

Recent data has shown significant efficacy for atypical antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and anticonvulsants in treating pediatric bipolar disorder. Here, review that data to find out the best options for your young patients and learn about the future directions of bipolar treatment.

0.75 Credit    [See the entire activity]

 

Safety and Tolerability of Bipolar Disorder Treatment in Youth

Robert L. Findling, MD

Although psychotropics help patients achieve and sustain remission, all agents have side effects. Learn about the adverse events for mood stabilizers, anticonvulsants, and atypical antipsychotics to find the best fit for your young patients with bipolar disorder.

0.75 Credit    [See the entire activity]

 

Diagnosis and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder in Young Patients

Robert L. Findling, MD

Children may present with a myriad of symptoms, making the diagnosis of bipolar disorder extremely difficult. In this interactive case, complete a differential diagnosis for Hannah and learn about evidence-based treatment options to help her control this illness.

0.75 Credit    [See the entire activity]

 
Kiki D. Chang, MD
Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
Charles L. Bowden, MD (Chair)
University of Texas Health Science Center, and the Center for Bipolar Illness Interventions in Hispanic Communities, San Antonio
Robert L. Findling, MD
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio