Re: 'Growing Up Bipolar' in Newsweek

Posted by linkadge on June 6, 2008, at 10:48:02

In reply to Re: 'Growing Up Bipolar' in Newsweek, posted by dbc on June 6, 2008, at 10:30:07

I agree that it is probably overdiagnosed in children. My brother had the worst temper and mood swings from 5-10 yrs old then he just kind of grew out of it. No doubt he would be labled bipolar these days even though he is not.
The meds aren't tested enough in children and probably impair brain function and development.
I think its the new ADHD, i.e. a diagnosis to licence the use of heavy meds in children. There are going to be kids whose parents just want them medicated.
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