PREP Audio - Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents
March 2009, Volume 4, No. 3

Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the prevalence, epidemiology, and diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder
  • List the hallmark criteria for mania.
  • Review the co-morbidity of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and bipolar disorder.
  • Define ultra-rapid cycling.
  • Identify the pre- or post-pubertal condition that may occur simultaneously with bipolar disorder.
  • Discern the real and grandiosity.
  • Employ the drugs used in treatment of bipolar disorder and understand the evidence of efficacy.
  • Summarize the role of psychotherapy in the treatment of bipolar disorder.
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Sheryl Ryan, MD, FAAP

Current Sources of Funding from Speakers Bureaus: Merck Pharmaceuticals.This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Michelle M. Macias, MD, FAAP

Dr. Macias disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Christopher K. Varley, MD

Dr. Varley disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.