1301) Pediatric bipolar disorder.
Author: Rachanee Chalongkuakul
Year: 2008
Source: Journal of Srithanya Hospital Vol.9 No.2 September 2008 page 88.
There is increased recognition that bipolar disorder has an earlier age of onset. The prevalence in adolescence is approximately 1%. The clinical presentation is often considered atypical, chronic symptom and/or rapid mood cycle. Severe irritability, compared to those in adulthood. Co-morbid disorders, most common attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, complicate both the diagnosis and course of the disorder. Course appears to be chronic and outcome significantly associated with poor academ...