Running Head:

Childhood Bipolar

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Childhood Bipolar

Introduction

Bipolar disorder (BD), or what historically was called manic-depressive disorder, has long been identified as a typical disorder. (Carlson, 1990) BD is characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and behavior that significantly impair an individual's functioning. BD is believed to be neurological in origin and related to poor regulation of various neurotransmitters (i.e., chemicals) in the brain. The predisposition for this regulatory problem is believed to be inherited. As with other disorders, it is most likely that more than one gene is involved in the familial transmission, with risk increasing ...