Mood and Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Topic: Bipolar Disorder Depressed

In a 300- to 500-word blog post written for a patient and/or caregiver audience, explain signs and symptoms for Bipolar Disorder Depressed, pharmacological treatments, nonpharmacological treatments, and appropriate community resources and referrals. Collegial discussion is welcome.

Referrals:

1. Hilt, R. J., & Nussbaum, A. M. (2016). DSM-5 pocket guide for child and adolescent mental healthLinks to an external site.. American Psychiatric Association Publishing. Chap 3,7,8,10,11

2. Shoemaker, S. J., Wolf, M. S., & Brach, C. (2014). The patient education materials assessment tool (PEMAT) and user’s guideLinks to an external site.. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. https://www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/pemat_guide.pdfLinks to an external site.

3. Thapar, A., Pine, D. S., Leckman, J. F., Scott, S., Snowling, M. J., & Taylor, E. A. (2015). Rutter’s child and adolescent psychiatry (6th ed.). Wiley Blackwell.Chap 60,61,62,63

4. Mood Disorders Association of BC. (2014, November 20). Children in depressionLinks to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/Qg-BBKB1