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| Parents Advocating Reform, Education, New Treatments and Support 4 Bipolar Kids In Southern California We are a group of parents with bipolar children and teens in San Bernardino, Riverside, and northern San Diego counties. We welcome you to contact us and join our support group. We lean on each other for support, sharing our experiences and knowledge, and helping each other through the rough spots. |
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| Web sites to learn more about bipolar in children and teens are . . |
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| Last updated on January 25, 2004 Please let me know of any problems with this site or if information presented is no longer current. |
| This site is for information and support. It is not to replace medical help or counseling. |
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| What is Bipolar? Bipolar disorder is a neurological illness that causes chemical imbalances in the brain. It is inherited. A bipolar child or teen may have rapid mood swings throughout the day swinging from depression to manic episodes. Along with the mood swings may be anxiety, hallucinations, cravings for carbohydrates and sugar, and problems with the sleep/wake cycle. If you suspect your child or teen has this illness, we recommend you see a child and adolescent psychiatrist who is familiar with bipolar disorder. Books to Read about Bipolar Childen and Teens: The Bipolar Child by Demitri Papolos Md., and Janice Papolos New Hope for People with Bipolar Disorder by Jan Fawcett, MD., Bernard Golden, Ph.D., and Nancy Rosenfeld Parents and Teachers as Allies - Recognizing Early-onset Mental Illness in Children and Adolescents by NAMI The Explosive Child by Ross Greene Ph.D. Healing ADD, the Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 6 Types of ADD by Dr. Amen |
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