Disorder in Children and AdolescentsDiagnostic 在儿童和adolescentsdiagnostic双相情感障碍ppt课件.pptVIP

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Recommendations Given concerns expressed by the patient and his Grandfather regarding his current medication regimen, along with the fact that pt is not taking his medications, continued consultation with his psychiatrist is important. This consultation should include discussion of the undesirable side effects that patient has experienced from this current medications (weight gain, feeling drugged), as well as concerns that his serious attention problems continue to impair his functioning. Hopefully, an approach can be found to optimally address his current mood related difficulties as well as his attention problems and impulse control. Recommendations It is highly recommended that the Bobby become involved in working with a therapist who can focus on evidence based treatment to help him deal with issues of depression and anger management. It would also be important for Bobby to work with a counselor to assist him in the areas of financial management, the development of more adaptive life management and general problem solving skills, assisting him in planning for the completion of the GED and the subsequent development of vocational skills in an area related to his interests. The End * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Issues in Pharmacological Treatment of Child Bipolar Disorder It is difficult to determine which children will become manic or experience a worsening of symptoms There seems to be a somewhat greater likelihood among children with a strong family history of bipolar disorder. It has been suggested that if manic symptoms develop or markedly worsen during antidepressant or stimulant use, the diagnosis and treatment for bipolar disorder should be considered. Proper diagnosis of Child Bipolar Disorder is necessary to avoid these problems. Must be aware that bipolar disorder can mimic conditions like ADHD and Depression due to symptom overlap Additional Treatment Approaches Treatments in add