Clinical presentation, differential diagnosis and management of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents: a review

Authors

  • Jeplin Bez Department of Psychiatry, Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20214145

Keywords:

Adolescent, Bipolar disorder, Children

Abstract

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes serious disabilities in both social and work function. The occurrence of this disorder in children and adolescent age group has gained the attention of research workers since the 20th century. The varied clinical presentation of this disorder in comparison to the adult population, as well as the management approaches have been a matter of debate for ages. The aim of the study was to put forward the diagnostic and treatment approaches of bipolar disorder in children and adolescent.

Author Biography

Jeplin Bez, Department of Psychiatry, Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi, India

Psychiatry, Senior Resident

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2021-10-26

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