Bipolar Disorder in Children by Kailey Parrish-Mackin https://padlet.com/kap001_1/o7bs60lg7dhc2qry Key Assessment 1 Web-Based Research Project en-us 2025-03-23 20:34:41 UTC 2025-04-04 17:29:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://individualcareoftx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Bipolar-Disorder-in-Children.jpeg Bipolar Disorder kap001_1 https://padlet.com/kap001_1/o7bs60lg7dhc2qry/wish/3378303055 Bipolar is a mental illness that causes changes in a person's mood, energy, activities, and concentration. People with bipolar often struggle with very high and very low episodes in their emotions. Bipolar affects 4% of people under the age of 18.

]]> 2025-03-23 20:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kap001_1/o7bs60lg7dhc2qry/wish/3378303055 Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment kap001_1 https://padlet.com/kap001_1/o7bs60lg7dhc2qry/wish/3378304548 Symptoms

  • Elevated mood, euphoria

  • Rapid speech, racing thoughts

  • Impulsive behavior

  • Decreased need for sleep

  • Period of sadness or withdrawal

  • Difficulty focusing and controlling emotions

  • Mood swings lasting for days

    Diagnosis

  • The initial concern

  • Gathering information from the family, and history of the child

  • A behavioral and emotional assessment done by professionals

  • Ruling out other conditions and matching symptoms to Bipolar Disorder

  • Evaluation

  • Final diagnosis and treatment plan with a licensed professional (most likely a doctor, psychologist/psychiatrist).

    Treatment

  • Medication if required

  • Behavioral therapy (focusing on emotional skills, behavior, family communication)

  • Family, Educational, and Community Support

  • Structured routines/lifestyles

  • School support and accommodations

]]> 2025-03-23 20:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kap001_1/o7bs60lg7dhc2qry/wish/3378304548 Causes of Bipolar kap001_1 https://padlet.com/kap001_1/o7bs60lg7dhc2qry/wish/3378319779 Bipolar can be caused and linked to by:

  • Family history of mood disorders

  • Chemical imbalances in the brain

  • Abnormal brain activity

  • Developmental and Neurological Differences

  • Trauma or early life stress

  • Prenatal factors

]]> 2025-03-23 21:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kap001_1/o7bs60lg7dhc2qry/wish/3378319779 Affect on child's everyday life kap001_1 https://padlet.com/kap001_1/o7bs60lg7dhc2qry/wish/3378321015 Bipolar can make it hard for children to participate in everyday activities. It can cause

  • Sleep disturbances

  • Unstable relationships

  • Poor eating habits

  • Affected school performance

  • Trouble in family dynamics

  • Emotional and behavioral challenges

  • Difficult self-esteem and social confidence

  • Potential risky or harmful behaviors

]]> 2025-03-23 21:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kap001_1/o7bs60lg7dhc2qry/wish/3378321015 Website 1: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) kap001_1 https://padlet.com/kap001_1/o7bs60lg7dhc2qry/wish/3378322526 NAMI provides information, support, and advocacy for people and families affected by mental illness. They offer educational programs, support groups, and information with community resources.

]]> 2025-03-23 21:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kap001_1/o7bs60lg7dhc2qry/wish/3378322526 Website 2: BP Hope kap001_1 https://padlet.com/kap001_1/o7bs60lg7dhc2qry/wish/3378322543 BP Hope focuses on family/caregiver support for children with bipolar disorder. They offer articles, blog posts, videos, and sections for kids all on Bipolar disorder.

]]> 2025-03-23 21:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kap001_1/o7bs60lg7dhc2qry/wish/3378322543 Website 3: DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) kap001_1 https://padlet.com/kap001_1/o7bs60lg7dhc2qry/wish/3378322562 DBSA helps provide support, education, and help to those with depression and or bipolar disorders. They offer educational materials and support groups. Peer-led support groups are offered as long as both online and in person.

]]> 2025-03-23 21:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kap001_1/o7bs60lg7dhc2qry/wish/3378322562 Website 4: IBPF (International Bipolar Foundation) kap001_1 https://padlet.com/kap001_1/o7bs60lg7dhc2qry/wish/3378322614 The IBPF offers many resources for parents, guardians, and children struggling with Bipolar Disorder. They have the program HUGS for kids which gives comfort kits to children admitted into psychiatric units. They also offer a Caregiver connections program that schedules meetings and resources for these adults, as long as acknowledge the challenges the caregivers and family face while dealing with loved ones with bipolar disorder.

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