Question

1. List important information to consider when treating children or adolescents with symptoms of bipolar disorder. What are important teaching considerations for parents/guardians of these children?

Answer 1

Bipolar disorder can be treated in children or adolescents by following ways -

1) psychotherapy or talk therapy

2) medication

3) family support

4) system intervention at the school or community as needed .

The important teaching considerations for parents / guardians of these children are -

1) they should know how to anticipate and manage the onset of his mood episodes

2) know how to recognise their "high high" and "low low" feelings he's experiencing

3) to change their negative and potentially harmful thoughts, feelings and behaviours ( this process is called cognitive behavioural therapy)

4) they should also build their child's self esteem

5) they should become and active member in their own care "team ".