Pediatric bipolar disorder: phenomenology and course of illness (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the prevalence and diagnostic challenges of pediatric bipolar disorder (BP), emphasizing the need to redefine its clinical characterization distinct from adult BP. It highlights how pediatric BP often presents differently and may frequently be misdiagnosed due to similar symptoms with other psychiatric disorders. Additionally, the study includes statistics on past and current diagnoses among children, symptom frequency, and course characteristics, underscoring the necessity of recognizing and treating BP effectively in pediatric populations.