Bi Polar In Children

Were you looking for information about Bipolar Disorder In Children? Bi polar in children is a common misspelling of bipolar disorder in children.

While bipolar disorder can occur in children and adolescents, it is more likely to affect the children of parents who have the illness. Bipolar disorder in children and adolescents can be hard to tell apart from other problems that may occur in these age groups. Children and young adolescents with bipolar disorder often experience very fast mood swings between depression and mania several times a day. Children or adolescents who are displaying any emotional or behavioral symptoms should be carefully evaluated by a mental health professional.

(For the complete eMedTV article on this condition, click Bipolar Disorder In Children. This article offers an in-depth look at the differences between bipolar disorder in adults and children. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)