Why is early diagnosis and treatment for pediatric bipolar disorder critical?
YBFNC believes early diagnosis, professional support, and prompt medical treatment that is based on current medical research, affords children with PBD an opportunity to experience a healthier more successful childhood as well as an opportunity to grow to become productive, caring and independent adults. Without treatment the symptoms and severity of PBD often escalates, further impeding and impairing a child’s physical and emotional well-being, their ability to function in day-to-day childhood activities as well as master essential developmental milestones. It has been suggested that the longer this illness remains in an untreated state, the more difficult it becomes to effectively treat. What is needed to help kids with bipolar disorder? Despite advances in medicine, this brain disorder is one that remains understudied and often misunderstood. More research is vital to better understand PBD and to develop improved treatment options and eventually a cure. Additionally, community suppo
