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Bipolar disorder in childhood and adolescence

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 April 2020

L. Paixão ,
M.J. Avelino  and
C. Barroso
L. Paixão
Affiliation:
Clínica Psiquiátrica IV, Centro Hospitalar Psiquiátrico de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
M.J. Avelino
Affiliation:
Clínica Psiquiátrica IV, Centro Hospitalar Psiquiátrico de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
C. Barroso
Affiliation:
Unidade de Pedopsiquiatria, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal

Abstract

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Introduction

The diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder (BD) is still controversial in the early stages of life, not only because of its difficulty, but also because of the precaution of professionals with this diagnosis, since it is a chronic illness.

Aims

To review and synthesize available information about paediatric BD.

Methods

The authors consulted, selected and reviewed information concerning the theme, mainly searched on-line articles.

Results

It is difficult to diagnose BD in youths, considering the fewer specific symptoms and the high co-morbidity.

Conclusions

Despite some disagreement on this diagnosis, BD is a valid clinical entity in children and adolescents.

Type
P01-241
Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 26 , Issue S2: Abstracts of the 19th European Congress of Psychiatry , March 2011 , pp. 242
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2011
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