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Bipolar Disorder in Teens & Children

Bipolar Disorder in Teens & Children. By Michelle T. http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1030/1252814222_a486e5e5d0.jpg. Bipolar Disorder is a SERIOUS brain illness. It can affect people because some of the syptoms are pretty severe.

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Bipolar Disorder in Teens & Children

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  1. Bipolar Disorder in Teens & Children By Michelle T http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1030/1252814222_a486e5e5d0.jpg

  2. Bipolar Disorder is a SERIOUS brain illness. It can affect people because some of the syptoms are pretty severe http://www.tricitypsychology.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/depressed-teenager.jpg What is Bipolar Disorder?

  3. Genes- If you have a family history of Bipolar Disorder you have a higher risk of getting it too. Abnormal brain structure and brain function  Anxiety Disorder- Children with Anxiety Disorders are more likely to develop Bipolar Disorders http://www.egodevelopment.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/signs-of-depression-in-teens-2-300x271.jpg How is Bipolar Disorder developed?

  4. What are the Symptoms? The Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder are catagorized in 3 main catagories. Manic Hypomania & Depressive http://i.ehow.com/images/a04/h8/kv/alternative-treatments-bipolar-disorder-120X120.jpg

  5. severe changes in mood-either unusually happy or silly, or very irritable, angry, agitated or aggressive unrealistic highs in self-esteem - for example, a teenager who feels all powerful or like a superhero with special powers great increase in energy and the ability to go with little or no sleep for days without feeling tired increase in talking - the adolescent talks too much, too fast, changes topics too quickly, and cannot be interrupted distractibility - the teen's attention moves constantly from one thing to the next repeated high risk-taking behavior; such as, abusing alcohol and drugs, reckless driving, or sexual promiscuity http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/ongap/ongap0909/ongap090900096/5553255.jpg Manic Symptoms

  6. Happy Energetic Productive Talkative Hypomania Symtomps http://www.kickprogram.com/images/sub_teens.png

  7. irritability, depressed mood, persistent sadness, frequent crying thoughts of death or suicide loss of enjoyment in favorite activities frequent complaints of physical illnesses such as headaches or stomach aches low energy level, fatigue, poor concentration, complaints of boredom major change in eating or sleeping patterns, such as oversleeping or overeating Depressive Symptoms http://www.aacap.org/galleries/resourceCenter/FistChinGirl.gif

  8. 1.Medicine 3.Therapy How is it treated? There are three main ways in treating Bipolar Disorder 2.Natural Habits http://fortroubledteens.com/images/treatment-facility-counselor-girl-patient.jpg http://img2.timeinc.net/health/images/journeys/bipolar/bipolar-child-medication-150.jpg http://www.blubberbuster.com/images/Q_A/teens_workout_gd_02.JPG

  9. Places you can go to for more Info. & Help(Emails & Numbers) • The National Alliance on Mental Illness800-950-6264www.nami.org • Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance800-826-3632 www.dbsalliance.org • National Institute of Mental Health866-615-6464www.nimh.nih.gov • Mental Health America800-969-6642  • www.mentalhealthamerica.net • Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation http://www.bpkids.org/?gclid=CLqa-KPp46ECFRmjagodmX1aKw

  10. Or you can Contact National Institute of Mental Health National Institute of Mental HealthScience Writing, Press & Dissemination Branch6001 Executive BoulevardRoom 8184, MSC 9663Bethesda, MD 20892-9663Phone: 301-443-4513 orToll-free: 1-866-615-NIMH (6464)TTY Toll-free: 1-866-415-8051Fax: 301-443-4279E-mail: nimhinfo@nih.govWeb site: www.nimh.nih.govU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESNational Institutes of HealthNIH Publication No. TR-08-6380

  11. Bibliography http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/bipolar-disorder-in-children-and-teens-easy-to-read/index.shtml#Where-do-I-go-for-help? http://www.takingmeds.com/medicine-tips/bipolar/getting-support.html http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/bipolar http://www.bpkids.org/?gclid=CLK-kMHq46ECFRNFgwod1Gy9Kg

  12. Grading Slide Michelle Excellent job on a very important subject.  Ms B Organization 4 Content 4 Mechanics 4 Graphics 4 Total 16/4 4 A

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