Introduction to Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology
Media Resources
Watch and learn! Carefully selected media links will help bring key concepts and theories to life, preparing you for your studies and exams.
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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
The AACAP website contains an excellent guide, written for parents, that discusses medication used to treat Bipolar Disorder in children and adolescents. The guide provides up-to-date information about medication options and safety. -
Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation
The Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to the support of research for the study of early-onset Bipolar Disorder. On this site, you can get information about current research studies on child and adolescent Bipolar Disorder and read discussions in the forum. -
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
NIMH provides an excellent, user-friendly introduction to Bipolar Disorders in children and adolescents. It is written primarily for parents and other adults who interact with children, to help them recognize the symptoms of the disorder and to increase awareness of treatment options.
