Discussion: Pediatric Bipolar Depression Disorder Debate
Discussion: Pediatric Bipolar Depression Disorder Debate
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.
ORDER NOW FOR CUSTOMIZED SOLUTION PAPERS
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 Question” link and then select “Create Thread” to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click submit, you cannot delete or edit your own posts and cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking Submit!
BY DAY 3
Post:
- Write “for” or “against” in the subject line of your Discussion post.
- Based on the position you were assigned, justify whether or not pediatric bipolar depression disorder should be diagnosed.
Support your position with evidence and examples.
BY DAY 6
Respond to at least two of your colleagues who argued the opposite side as you by countering their argument with evidence. Identify at least two consequences to support your position.
WEEK 8: MOOD DISORDERS
“School and going out with my friends used to be fun, but not anymore. Mom keeps telling me just to go out and have fun, but I don’t see the point of trying. All my friends are better than I am. I keep having these headaches and just feel worthless. I used to get As and Bs in school, but not anymore. I can’t concentrate at school. I would rather be at home sleeping.”
Madison, age 16
Mood disorders can be particularly challenging to address in childhood and adolescence as many parents do not believe it is possible for their child to become depressed or even suicidal. The PMHNP needs to know how to diagnose these conditions and must understand the importance of integrating medication management strategies, with both individual and family therapy to optimize treatment outcomes.
This week, you debate the theory that bipolar depression can or cannot be diagnosed in children and adolescents.
Learning Resources
Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.
REQUIRED READINGS
Sadock, B. J., Sadock, V. A., & Ruiz, P. (2014). Kaplan & Sadock’s synopsis of psychiatry: Behavioral sciences/clinical psychiatry (11th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
- Chapter 31, “Child Psychiatry” (pp. 1226–1253)
- “Bipolar and Related Disorders”
- “Depressive Disorders”
Zeanah, C. H., Chesher, T., & Boris, N. W. (2016). Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with reactive attachment disorder and disinhibited social engagement disorder. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 55(11), 990–103. Retrieved from http://www.jaacap.com/article/S0890-8567(16)31183-…
Stahl, S. M. (2014). Prescriber’s Guide: Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology (5th ed.). New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.
Note: All Stahl resources can be accessed through the Walden Library using the link. This link will take you to a login page for the Walden Library. Once you log in to the library, the Stahl website will appear.
To access information on the following medications, click on The Prescriber’s Guide, 5th Ed. tab on the Stahl Online website and select the appropriate medication.
Review the following medications:
Seasonal affective disorder
- bupropion
| Bipolar depression | Bipolar disorder |
|---|---|
| amoxapine aripiprazole armodafinil asenapine bupropion carbamazepine fluoxetine iloperidone lamotrigine lithium lurasidone modafinil olanzapine olanzapine-fluoxetine combination quetiapine risperidone sertindole valproate (divalproex) ziprasidone |
alprazolam (adjunct) amoxapine aripiprazole asenapine bupropion carbamazepine chlorpromazine clonazepam (adjunct) cyamemazine doxepin fluoxetine flupenthixol fluphenazine gabapentin (adjunct) haloperidol iloperidone lamotrigine levetiracetam lithium lorazepam (adjunct) loxapine lurasidone molindone olanzapine olanzapine-fluoxetine combination oxcarbazepine paliperidone perphenazine pipothiazine quetiapine risperidone sertindole thiothixene topiramate (adjunct) trifluoperazine valproate (divalproex) ziprasidone zonisamide zotepine zuclopenthixol |
| Bipolar maintenance | Depression |
|---|---|
| aripiprazole asenapine carbamazepine iloperidone lamotrigine lithium lurasidone olanzapine olanzapine-fluoxetine combination quetiapine risperidone (injectable) sertindole valproate (divalproex) ziprasidone |
agomelatine amisulpride amitriptyline amoxapine amphetamine (d) amphetamine (d,l) aripiprazole (adjunct) asenapine atomoxetine bupropion buspirone (adjunct) citalopram clomipramine cyamemazine desipramine desvenlafaxine dothiepin doxepin duloxetine escitalopram fluoxetine flupenthixol fluvoxamine iloperidone imipramine isocarboxazid ketamine lisdexamfetamine lithium (adjunct) l-methylfolate (adjunct) lofepramine lurasidone maprotiline methylphenidate (d) methylphenidate (d,l) mianserin milnacipran mirtazapine moclobemide modafinil (adjunct) nefazodone nortriptyline olanzapine paroxetine phenelzine protriptyline quetiapine (adjunct) reboxetine selegiline sertindole sertraline sulpiride tianeptine tranylcypromine triiodothyronine trazodone trimipramine venlafaxine vilazodone vortioxetine |
Note: Many of these medications are FDA approved for adults only. Some are FDA approved for disorders in children and adolescents. Many are used “off label” for the disorders examined in this week. As you read the Stahl drug monographs, focus your attention on FDA approvals for children/adolescents (including “ages” for which the medication is approved, if applicable) and further note which drugs are “off label.”
OPTIONAL RESOURCES
Thapar, A., Pine, D. S., Leckman, J. F., Scott, S., Snowling, M. J., & Taylor, E. A. (2015). Rutter’s child and adolescent psychiatry (6th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Blackwell.
- Chapter 62, “Bipolar Disorder in Childhood” (pp. 858–873)
- Chapter 63, “Depressive Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence” (pp. 874–892)