Bipolar Disorder


Miklowitz, D. J. (2008). The bipolar teen : what you can do to help your child and your family. New York: Guilford Press.
A resource for parents and teens trying to understand how bipolar disorder begins.  The author provides information on the right balance of medication and therapy to help teens suffering from this disorder and offers support for family members affected by this issue.








Teens and Bipolar Disorder by WebMD
This article describes the two types of bipolar disorder and the extreme mood swings that go along with this mental illness. There are distinct symptoms experienced during the periods of depression and mania. Many drugs exist to help stabilize the mood swings of bipolar disorder and a medical professional will often recommend psychotherapy along with medication.


Types of Depression and Bipolar Disorder in the DSM5 by Khan Academy (2016)
Sometimes the symptoms of depression overlap with another problem called bipolar disorder. This video helps to explain the mood swings associated with bipolar disorder.