If identification, diagnosis and treatment of Bipolar Disorder is complicated in adults, it is even more difficult and challenging to diagnose and treat a child in this condition.
It is very difficult to diagnose children as they don't express any major depressive episode, sadness anxiety or suicidal tendencies etc.
, which is very indicative in adults.
The common symptoms among children are getting timid, aggressive, loss of sleep, trying to stay aloof from peer group, poor diet, bed wetting etc.
This condition often persists in children who are abused physically and mentally, being brought up in broken families, missing either of the parents or death of any of the parent.
These days, children who are alone in the house with no other siblings, with working parents are being diagnosed to have Bipolar Disorder.
Loneliness and lack of love from parents is another strong reason.
According to medical experts, it is a real challenge to treat children suffering from Bipolar Disorder.
They cannot be put on strong medication as given to adults.
Since the dosage is very minimal, the treatment process and the time taken are longer than that of adults.
However, in most cases, the condition of Bipolar Disorder in children may turn risky as they start showing strong signs of psychotic behavior.
Such children need to be kept in isolation for few days study their behavior pattern and begin treatment accordingly.
Special care centers have been set up to treat such children as it requires clinical expertise as well as people specialized in psychiatry to handle such children.
Many centers also run in-house schools to help the child learn along with the treatment.
Once fully cured, care should be taken to see to it that the child does not get into repeated situation of shocks, gets abused or ignored.
Helping the child develop strong resistance to things and cultivate positive attitude goes a long way in seeing the success of treating Bipolar Disorder among children.