teen bipolar checklist

[crazymama30]

Does anyone know of a checklist of sort to screen for bipolar disorder in teens? easy child sees her therapist today, and if I could find something for her to fill out online it would help. easy child is concerned she could be bipolar, and at 14 I think she should be able to fill something out on her own. I also think that given our family history, we should listen to her. She knows way more about BiPolar (BP) than other kids her age.

 

[Jena]

hi

other than going on line and looking up syptoms of bipolar in teens i do not know of one. I think if i were you id' tell her to sit quietly with a piece of paper and a pen and write down her experiences, feelings, symptoms. your right at her age self advocating is a good skill to practice and she should be part of any treatment she has.

that's what i would do at least. also it's not a form thing it's from her own perspective, also your observations.

good luck!

 

[crazymama30]

I was thinking she might do better with a form, she has a hard time explaining things sometimes, and if it was a form she could just say yes, no or some of the time.......that kind of thing

 

[Jena]

did you look on line they may have one for adults. that you can print out for her. i'll go chk quick. we're just waiting for 2nd tutor to show

 

[crazymama30]

I found one too, but thanks