Sweden is ahead of the game on treating bipolar disorder in children. Read on to find out what makes treatment different in Sweden vs. the US.

Lithium is a powerful drug to help children and adults with bipolar disorder. Unfortunately, if you move from the United States to Europe, Lithium comes in a different form and dosage.

We admitted my daughter to the hospital on Wednesday of the past week. It was a heartbreaking experience because it's the first time she didn't initiate going.

She showed how poorly she was doing in the doctor's office as we were discussing the options, she screamed at me, threw her shoes at me, spit at me, and threatened to hit me. I couldn't help but cry. I know she needs help, but I feel so helpless because nothing I have been doing recently has made a difference.

From CABF:

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A way of looking at bipolar disorder that really strikes a chord with me.

Often overlooked, the effects of a stable routine are amazing.I'll be the first to admit that I am not the best at keeping a stable routine. It's difficult for me to do the same thing each day at the same time. This is probably because I suffer from bipolar disorder and ADD myself, so it makes the task hard, and in my eyes, boring.

My daughter Tyler, however, needs routine more than I realized. She's been staying at a friend's house during the week for reasons a little more complex than need to be expressed here.

Teaching your bipolar child how to control their emotions can be a lot like toilet training a toddler.

Welcome to bipolar service providers of all kinds. Here's what to do next. If you're a provider of services for bipolar children, the next step is to list your services on MoodyChild.com. You can do so by emailing webmaster@moodychild.com. Then, sign up for an account.

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