child bipolar

Our Child Bipolar FAQ page is the beginning of what you will find here at Brainstorm. You will also find parent to parent help dealing with the daily stress of caring for a child with Bipolar disorder. We have educational articles, research links, help in understanding the medications and types of treatment children with Bipolar require and tips for the special educational and parenting needs of a Bipolar child. You are not alone in your struggles to care for your child and family.

Will my child get better? What does child Bipolar look like? How Is It Child Bipolar Different Than Adult Bipolar? How Is Pediatric Bipolar Disorder Treated? We will try to answer as best we can, here. The original book about Bipolar in kids is still a wonderful first resource for understanding children with Bipolar.	On May 3, 2006 we were fortunate to have Dr. Mary Fristad, author of the book Raising a Moody Child join us for a chat in our chat room. You may read the transcript here. You can also Ask The Doctor a question with our interactive Ask The Doctor feature.
Medication is the key to unlocking stability for people with Bipolar, but finding the right medications is the hard part. We also have information on Alternative Treatments and Serious Side Effects.	Feeling at the end of your rope? We can help you tie a knot in the end and hang on with our Support Pages. Be sure to check out the message board support forum for more personal support.
You can find books and other resources to help you on your journey in our Child Bipolar Bookstore	Treatment Guidelines How do you recognize when you are getting good care for your child? How do expert doctors treat pediatric Bipolar?
Public, Private and Home Education The education they get today will effect the rest of their lives. With so much going on, how can we help them get the most out of school?

This site started as a joint effort of three moms (we are not doctors or therapists) of children whom are diagnosed with pediatric onset Bipolar disorder and it has grown through the efforts of an entire community of parents who by sharing what we have learned through research and experience hope that those who come behind us may benefit and that you will find much help, support and compassion at Brainstorm.

We are constantly researching and adding new information as it becomes available so check with us often!