Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens Bipolar disorder in
children older than age 6 or in teens is a mood problem that
causes extreme ups and downs. When children are up, they have
brief, intense outbursts or feel irritable or extremely happy
(mania) several times almost every day. They may talk very fast
and have increased energy and activity levels. When they are
down, children and teens with bipolar disorder feel depressed
and sad. Treatment usually involves medicine and counseling.
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