1. Bipolar Disorder Slideshow Pictures
2. Bipolar Disorder (Mania) Quiz
3. Depression Slideshow Pictures

In this Article

• Introduction
• What is bipolar disorder?
• What are common symptoms of bipolar disorder in children and teens?
• What affects a child's risk of getting bipolar disorder?
• How does bipolar disorder affect children and teens differently than adults?
• How is bipolar disorder detected in children and teens?
• What illnesses often co-exist with bipolar disorder in children and teens?
• What treatments are available for children and teens with bipolar disorder?
• What can children and teens with bipolar disorder expect from treatment?
• Where can families of children with bipolar disorder get help?
• Where can I go for help?
• What if my child is in crisis?
• For more information on bipolar disorder
• Find a local Doctor in your town
• Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens Index

If you think your child is in crisis:

• Call your doctor



• Call 911 or go to a hospital emergency room to get immediate help or ask a friend or family member to help you do these things



• Call the toll-free, 24-hour hotline of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255); TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889) to talk to a trained counselor



• Make sure your child is not left alone.

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SOURCE: National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health