Bipolar disorder can be difficult to spot. However, it can affect your teen’s life in various ways. Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition. It makes teenagers experience intense shifts in their energy levels, mood, and behavior. It causes teens to behave in risky and often unpredictable ways. According to the most recent statistics, …

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Bipolar disorder is not uncommon in teenagers. Although its median onset age is 25, bipolar disorder can manifest at any age. Studies indicate that it can manifest as early as 12 years old. Bipolar disorder is most commonly diagnosed in individuals between the ages of fifteen and twenty-four. These cases account for 53% of all …

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Many parents wrongly believe that teenagers cannot have bipolar disorder. This myth is prevalent because parents believe that symptoms of bipolar disorder are just normal teenage mood swings. As a parent or guardian, you should recognize the early signs of bipolar disorder. This will enable you to seek professional help for your teenager. This article …

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Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition affecting many teenagers. This condition is characterized by drastic changes to your teen’s mood and energy levels. These intense mood swings can impair your teen’s daily life. Bipolar disorder symptoms can last for days, weeks, or even months. This is what distinguishes this condition from normal teenage …

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Did you know that around 2.9% of teenagers in the United States have bipolar disorder? However, this number could be much higher. According to Mental Health America, an estimated one-third of teens with depression may actually have bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is underrecognized and underdiagnosed among teenagers.  In fact, bipolar disorder was rarely diagnosed in teenagers until …

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