tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960805.post1802526641850190846..comments2023-10-30T02:03:47.513-07:00Comments on Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry: A Closer Look: Bipolar in Kids: The BS Train Keeps RunningCL Psychhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13990549972520745769noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960805.post-56963702850387063072008-11-12T08:32:00.000-08:002008-11-12T08:32:00.000-08:00Date rant,Well, if you insist that you've seen it,...Date rant,<BR/><BR/>Well, if you insist that you've seen it, then I suppose it MUST be so. <BR/><BR/>The research that I have seen has often used <EM> altered DSM-IV criteria </EM> for bipolar when diagnosing kids. These criteria tend to be more inclusive than full DSM criteria. Maybe you have over 100 peer-reviewed articles to the contrary?<BR/><BR/>Brain scans show that bipolar is a neurological disorder. Um, okay. So kids are being diagnosed based on brain scans? <BR/><BR/>And which articles are you referencing that have shown that early treatment of "child bipolar" is "extremely helpful"?CL Psychhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13990549972520745769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960805.post-36643622359768299732008-11-11T15:40:00.000-08:002008-11-11T15:40:00.000-08:00Hate to break it to you, but childhood-onset bipol...Hate to break it to you, but childhood-onset bipolar disorder (aka pediatric bipolar disorder) is definitely a recognized illness and it's criteria are outlined in the DSM-IV-TR. There is also A LOT of empirical proof that Bipolar disorder exists in children. <BR/>Early treatment is extremely helpful. Treatment is primarily medication (since BP is a neurological disorder, as brain scans show), but other psychosocial therapies, such as family therapy is also extremely helpful. Studies have also been done on the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Bipolar children, and also Dialective Behavioral Therapy.<BR/>I suggest you read "The Bipolar Child" by Papolos & Papolos. That would be the first place to start. If you need more proof I can send you at least 100 peer-review journal articles describing empirical studies of pediatric bipolar disorder. <BR/>As a school psychologist I have seen it and, sorry, IT DOES EXIST!KGChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480241964288126471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33960805.post-12926917115716008322007-02-18T14:11:00.000-08:002007-02-18T14:11:00.000-08:00Excellent post, first time finding your work, and ...Excellent post, first time finding your work, and can see that we are on the same train! - and I agree with you about our Furious Seasons colleague, great stuff. <BR/><BR/>One of my most consistent pet peeves [a phrase which trivializes the incredibly bad situation] as a psychiatrist and psychopharmacologist is the current perfect storm of bipolar over diagnosis. <BR/><BR/>Hey, if you don't know what to call it, call it bipolar. Forget all the other important questions, it's a mood thing... But, as you probably know it could be a poop thing!<BR/><BR/>Phenotypic diagnosis is slowly but surely winding down the hall on its way to the back door. But it will be a while. <BR/><BR/>You mentioned clonidine, yes, but I am still completely befuddled why "academics," probably some you know, still think TCAs should be studied and discussed as possible interventions for ADD!! <BR/><BR/>This is an amazing world. <BR/><BR/>Thanks, keep up the good work,<BR/><BR/>ChuckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com