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

This paper is Melissa DelBello'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 Dr. DelBello for sharing her vision with our readers.

Ongoing challenges of treatment, and suggestions for clinicians.

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.

Grof, P. et al. Journal of Affective Disorders (2000) (full text).

This study suggests that women with bipolar disorder may have fewer episodesof illness while pregnant.

Weitzel, Cathy A. RN Magazine (2000) (full text).

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) is a potentially lethal side effect of antipsychotic medications. Parents need to know the warning signs.

This paper is Gaye Carlson'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 Dr. Carlson for sharing her insights with our readers.

The best audio and video mental health presentations from the web, as selected by the Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation.

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.