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Historically, bipolar disorder in children and adolescents has been grossly underdiagnosed. Epidemiological studies indicate that at least 20% of patients with bipolar disorder have their first episode before the age of 19 years [1,2]. A major clinical hurdle is the difficulty in accurately diagnosing bipolar disorder in this population and distinguishing it from other common psychiatric conditions, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and conduct disorder (CD). Furthermore, a misdiagnosis of schizophrenia occurs frequently because of the high rate of psychotic symptoms in adolescents with bipolar disorder [3]. Variable presentation and lack of awareness of the condition also contribute to the underdiagnosis problem.
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Vieta, E. (2010). Assessment of pediatric bipolar disorder. In: Guide to Assessment Scales in Bipolar Disorder. Springer Healthcare, Tarporley. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-907673-26-9_9
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