Family-Focused Treatment for Adolescents With Bipolar Disorder

Authors:
  • DADavid A. Axelson
    David A. Axelson
  • BBBoris Birmaher
    Boris Birmaher
  • EGElizabeth L. George
    Elizabeth L. George
  • DTDawn O. Taylor
    Dawn O. Taylor
  • CSChristopher D. Schneck
    Christopher D. Schneck
  • CBCarol A. Beresford
    Carol A. Beresford
  • LDL. Miriam Dickinson
    L. Miriam Dickinson
  • WCW. Edward Craighead
    W. Edward Craighead
  • DBDavid A. Brent
    David A. Brent

Abstract
Between 50% and 66% of bipolar patients have illness onset before age 18, and between 13% and 28% before age 13.1,2 Early onset of illness is associated with an unremitting course of illness, frequent switches of polarity, mixed episodes, psychosis, a high risk of suicide, and poor functioning or quality of life.3-10

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