Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD, is easy to confuse with Bipolar Disorder. Add to that the chaos of adolescence and the new behaviors your teen might be exhibiting, […]
Bipolar Disorder
How Teen Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder Differ
There are some very close similarities between Teen Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder. And although this is true, these mental illnesses also have significant differences that are worth noting. […]
7 Myths About Bipolar Disorder in Teens Debunked
Bipolar disorder, commonly known as manic-depressive disorder, is a brain condition that affects approximately 5.7 million Americans. The condition is known for producing symptoms that include periods of depression interrupted […]
Look Out for These 4 Bipolar Disorder Symptoms in Teens
The adolescent years can be full of ups and downs. Your son or daughter might be over the moon with happiness because they scored a date with their latest crush… […]
Challenges Facing Teens With Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder (bi meaning two) is characterized by the swing of moods between mania and depression. In fact, a teen’s levels of dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephine are often so chaotic, […]
Symptoms of Teen Bipolar Disorder Defined
Bipolar Disorder is a type of mood disorder that is characterized by a mood swings between depression and mania. There are two types of this disorder. Bipolar I is also […]
The Challenging Life of a Bipolar Teen
Bipolar Disorder is not an easy illness to cope with. It’s somewhat tricky because parts of the disorder itself feels good. Bipolar is a mood disorder that consists of both […]
Terms to Know On Teen Bipolar Disorder – Part Two
This is the second of two articles providing psychological and medical terms on teen bipolar disorder, which you might need when having conversations with professionals in the mental health field. […]