1. Children and Bipolar Disorder Disorder
The DSM includes a special category for people who have medical conditions that cause mental health issues. Your doctor must determine if a patient's depressive, mood, or mixed-episode state is being caused by a general medical condition. ... Other medical conditions that may cause mood disorders are: I. ... The general rule of thumb "especially for young children unable to articulate their pain" is to always rule out any medical-related condition before pursuing a mental-health-related diagnosis. ...
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- Grade Level: High School