Vol. 23 – Why Is It So Difficult to Diagnose Bipolar Disorder in Children?
On October 22, The New York Times ran a front-page article about a 10-year-old girl named Haley, suffering with a probable bipolar disorder. Because Haley was extremely anxious and distractible, had obsessional thoughts and fears, exhibited rapid mood swings, was often aggressive, and was experiencing psychotic symptoms, her psychiatrist could not point to one, specific…