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The best of news and research articles from publications nationwide, as selected by the Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation, updated weekly.

This paper is Jean Frazier and David Kennedy's contribution to CABF's series, Translation of the Scientific Evolution of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder.  The series presents the leading researchers' contribution to the field.  It describes the programmatic approach and direction of the labs, the seminal questions which drive their research, a listing of their most important findings and a summary of how their work impacts the field.   CABF is very grateful to Drs. Frazier and Kennedy for sharing their vision with our readers.

Developed by Cinda Johnson, Ed.D., this planning document assists students and their education team in identifing strengths, experiences, aspirations and fears and how these can be applied to setting goals for post graduation.

This document gives a listing of the acronyms, abbreviations and terms used by doctors, educators and other treatment professionals.

What is Bipolar Disorder?

DIAGNOSIS
Bipolar disorder is a hereditary illness believed to occur in at least  1 - 2 % of the adolescent and adult population, with bipolar spectrum disorders believed to occur in 5 - 7 %. The number of children diagnosed with bipolar disorder is rising as doctors begin to recognize signs of the disorder in children. Children with bipolar disorder are at risk for school failure, substance abuse and suicide. The lifetime mortality rate (from suicide) is higher than some forms of cancer.

Medication, Education, and More

Extending Mental Health Coverage: What the House and Senate Have in Mind

Source: Psychiatric Times

Sample letter to be used by parents to notify schools of  BP and OCD diagnosis  in your child