This page is dedicated to Early Onset Bipolar Disorder. My daughter was diagnosed with this disorder in November of 2000. The information on this page is from research that I have found. I am not in any way guaranteeing this information. If you suspect that your child may suffer from this disorder, please seek professional help.
Brainstorm: Your Pediatric Bipolar InfoSource - I love this site developed by parents, for parents. There are a lot of good articles, message forums, chat room, book store, and friendly, helpful people.
Bipolar Focus at Moodswing.org - This Canadian based website has a LOT of information. There are some great videos, audio seminars and many, many articles.
Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation - This site is dedicated to the research of Juvenile Bipolar Disorder. There is an Educational Forum for parents and professional listserves.
www.BpChildren.com - Wonderful site run by Tracy Anglada. She has some great books and DVDs on pediatric bipolar. For younger children there is the highly recommended Brandon and the Bipolar Bear. For parents and professionals looking for insight into the mind of bipolar children there is Tracy's new book Intense Minds.
The Bipolar Child - This book started our journey into the causes of our daughter's behavior. It has been a great help to us. The newsletter articles are extremely insightful and helpful.
Highlights of NIMH Workshop on Prepubertal Bipolar Disorder
NAMI-Eastside - A group of dedicated people helping to advocate for the mentally ill.
Child and Adolescen Bipolar Foundation - Lots of great information in the Learning Center, a great book list in the Bookstore, listings of state resources such as doctors and support groups. The Message Boards and Chat Rooms should be used with caution as they are heavily moderated. Many reliable sources have left recently.
