Pediatric Bipolar Disorder- what is it anyway?

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.

We are currently re-organizing the site- if you cant find what you are looking for please email us and we will try to help you.

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Frequently Asked Questions 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. FAQ

For personal help from othr Moms and Dads who have walked in your shoes please visit our Forums.

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. Medication


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. Support (Under Construction)


You can find books and other resources to help you on your journey in our Child Bipolar Bookstore (Under Cconstruction)

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? Education

Treatment Guidelines How do you recognize when you are getting good care for your child? How do expert doctors treat pediatric Bipolar? Treatment Guidelines

You can find books and other resources to help you on your journey in our Child Bipolar Bookstore