Pediatric Bipolar Depression Disorder
Debate DQ 5
Pediatric Bipolar Depression Disorder Debate DQ 5
Some debate in the literature exists specific to whether or not
bipolar disorder can be diagnosed in childhood. While some have
anecdotally argued that it is not possible for children to develop
bipolar disorder (as normal features of childhood confound the
diagnosis), other sources argue that pediatric bipolar disorder is a
fact.
In this Discussion, you engage in a debate as to whether pediatric
bipolar disorder is possible to diagnose.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
Evaluate diagnosis of pediatric bipolar depression disorder
Analyze consequences to diagnosing/failing to diagnose
pediatric bipolar depression disorder
To Prepare for the Discussion:
The instructor will assign you a position for or against the issue of
diagnosing pediatric bipolar depression disorder.
Review the Learning Resources concerning the controversy over
the diagnosis of pediatric bipolar depression disorder.
Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial
post before you will be able to view and respond to your
colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the “Post to Discussion
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