Does Your Child Have Bipolar Disorder?

Treatment

Currently, there is no�established cure for bipolar disorder. It is a long-term, chronic mental illness which needs to be managed carefully under the instructions of physicians. You can opt for the following treatments:

• Take medications -�antipsychotic or antidepressant medications and the use of mood stabilizers.
• Psychotherapy can also be a good way of managing the illness. Examples are the family-focused therapy and the cognitive/behavioural therapy
• Electroconvulsive therapy can also be employed.
• Education of the child�and giving them self-management strategy tools to help during circumstance in which they are alone.

Additionally, treatment is more effective if the doctor or a health�provider detects the disorder early and if your child adheres to the provided medication plans. If your home is a stress-free place and the family members are supportive enough, that will make a huge difference to their management of the disorder.

Caution

One main thing to remember is that�the child should not stop any prescribed medication unless they have an okay from the treating doctor. This is because it may lead to a rebound of the symptoms which may be very dangerous, and stopping some of these medications suddenly can lead to severe health issues.

If you think your child may have some of these symptoms, please take them to see your doctor!

Clare Whitfield Chief Editor

Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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