What can be Done to Ensure the Best Possible Outcome in Pediatric Bipolar Disorder?
• Early identification, diagnosis, and treatment: The earlier BP is identified and correctly diagnosed, the better. Incorrect diagnoses can lead to treatment with medications that can worsen BP if not delivered simultaneously with mood-stabilizing medication. BP may be easier to treat if it is diagnosed early. • Give specific issues specific attention: General treatment of BP can help in part, but specific problems such as suicidality, substance abuse, ADHD, and anxiety often require additional targeted medication and therapy strategies. • Take a long-term perspective and approach: Although improvement might take time, most youth with BP do get better. 7.1 Introduction Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Bipolar Disorder (BP) Boris Birmaher MD, David Axelson MD, and Benjamin Goldstein MD Introduction Until recently, there were not too many studies regarding the treatment of children with BP. Taking into account the emotional, cognitive, social and physical developmental stage of
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