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Practitioner Review: The Treatment of Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 June 2001

Anthony C. D. James  and
Auxi M. Javaloyes
Anthony C. D. James
Affiliation:
University of Oxford, U.K.
Auxi M. Javaloyes
Affiliation:
University of Oxford, U.K.
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Abstract

This paper reviews the presentation, clinical features, and management of early-onset bipolar disorder. A framework for the treatment is based upon a systematic, critical appraisal of the available literature. A multimodal approach is emphasised using individual and family psychoeducational interventions in conjunction with pharmacotherapy. The role of mood stabilisers—lithium—and the anticonvulsants—sodium valproate and carbamazepine—is reviewed, alongside the treatments for depression in bipolar disorder and refractory mania.

Keywords

Bipolar disorderchildrenadolescentsmood stabilisers
Type
Practitioner Review
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The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines , Volume 42 , Issue 4 , May 2001 , pp. 439 - 449
Copyright
© 2001 Association for Child Psychology and Psychiatry

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