Gavini Pediatrics

Gavini Pediatric & ADHD Clinics 26850 Providence Parkway, Suite 300, Novi, MI 48374 :: 248.348.4200 www.ADHDclinic.com :: www.YourKidsDoctor.com
Bipolar Disorder What is Bipolar Disorder: It is a mental illness that is also commonly known as manic depression, and is considered to be a mood disorder. There are different types of bipolar disorder, such as bipolar type I and bipolar type II. Bipolar Disorder is not hereditary. It is a combination of genetics, environmental and psychological factors. Stress is a significant contributor to the development of bipolar disorder.
Signs and Symptoms Individual must experience at least one manic episode rapid mood changes racing thoughts decreased need for sleep impulsivity rapid, excessive speech Depressive Episodes Bipolar typically presents between the ages of 15 and 24 Bipolar disorder will persist throughout the individual's lifetime.
How do you diagnose Bipolar Disorder? There is no one definitive test that will diagnose bipolar disorder. To diagnose bipolar disorder, extensive mental health, family, and medical information must be collected, as well as a general health exam to rule out any other possible disorders.
Treatment Your doctor will work with you to figure out what medication(s) is right for you and in what dose.In addition to medicine, your doctor will likely reccomend pyschotherapy which is intened to help persons with bipolar to manage their illness. Such psychotherapies are: psycho-education cognitive therapy family focused therapy social rhythm therapy interpersonal therapy Children who have exhibited early or subtle symptoms of bipolar disorder have been shown to benefit from family focused therapy. Research shows a link that this therapy done when they are young may help to prevent them from developing full blown bipolar when they are adults. Medications: Antipsychotics Antidepressants Anticonvulsants Physical activity has been shown to help improve mental clarity with bipolar patients and help to stabilize their mood. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program. Getting enough sleep is an important part of managing your mood, so be sure to get enough sleep at night. If you’re having difficulty sleeping at night, talk to your doctor about what you can do.

Gavini Pediatric & ADHD Clinics

26850 Providence Parkway, Suite 300, Novi, MI 48374 :: 248.348.4200

www.ADHDclinic.com :: www.YourKidsDoctor.com

Bipolar Disorder

What is Bipolar Disorder:

It is a mental illness that is also commonly known as manic depression, and is considered to be a mood disorder. There are different types of bipolar disorder, such as bipolar type I and bipolar type II. Bipolar Disorder is not hereditary. It is a combination of genetics, environmental and psychological factors. Stress is a significant contributor to the development of bipolar disorder.

Signs and Symptoms

Individual must experience at least one manic episode
- rapid mood changes
- racing thoughts
- decreased need for sleep
- impulsivity
- rapid, excessive speech
Depressive Episodes
Bipolar typically presents between the ages of 15 and 24
Bipolar disorder will persist throughout the individual's lifetime.

How do you diagnose Bipolar Disorder?

There is no one definitive test that will diagnose bipolar disorder. To diagnose bipolar disorder, extensive mental health, family, and medical information must be collected, as well as a general health exam to rule out any other possible disorders.

Treatment

Your doctor will work with you to figure out what medication(s) is right for you and in what dose.In addition to medicine, your doctor will likely reccomend pyschotherapy which is intened to help persons with bipolar to manage their illness. Such psychotherapies are:

psycho-education
cognitive therapy
family focused therapy
social rhythm therapy
interpersonal therapy

Children who have exhibited early or subtle symptoms of bipolar disorder have been shown to benefit from family focused therapy. Research shows a link that this therapy done when they are young may help to prevent them from developing full blown bipolar when they are adults.

Medications:

Antipsychotics
Antidepressants
Anticonvulsants

Physical activity has been shown to help improve mental clarity with bipolar patients and help to stabilize their mood. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

Getting enough sleep is an important part of managing your mood, so be sure to get enough sleep at night. If you’re having difficulty sleeping at night, talk to your doctor about what you can do.