Bipolar disorder – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

Diagnosis in children Although children and teenagers with bipolar disorder are diagnosed with bipolar disorder based on the same criteria used for adults, symptoms in children and teens often have different patterns. These patterns may not fit neatly into diagnostic categories. Also, children who have bipolar disorder are often diagnosed with other mental health conditions, such as ADHD or …

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bipolar-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355961