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Treatment of Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents – Interview

Published on September 1, 2020 Expired on April 1, 2023

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Interview Highlights

It is important to discuss with the family the nature of the illness and the side effects of medications.
Bipolar mania manifests a little differently in younger children.
There can be paradoxical effects with benzodiazepines.

This edition of Psychopharmacology Institute's Expert Consultations features Othman Mohammad, M.D. Dr. Mohammad works as a child and adolescent psychiatrist at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. In this interview, we will discuss how to manage bipolar disorder in children and adolescents in our clinical practice.

Mohan Gautam, D.O.: Adult patients who are acutely agitated or aggressive are usually managed by a combination of benzodiazepines and antipsychotics with no evidence to also use diphenhydramine. Is there any evidence to utilize diphenhydramine in adolescents?

Othman Mohammad, M.D.:

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Learning Objectives:

After completing this activity, the learner will be able to:

Identify specific issues in children and adolescents with bipolar disorder to recommend the best treatment options.
Determine possible comorbidities and differential diagnoses in this population.

Original Release Date: 09/01/2020

Review and Re-release Date: 03/01/2023

Expiration Date: 04/01/2023

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Othman M. Mohammad, M.D.