The DSM-5 has revised the criteria for the diagnosis of bipolar disorder in childhood and has added another diagnosis called disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.

The DSM-5 has revised the criteria for the diagnosis of bipolar disorder in childhood and has added another diagnosis called disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.

Based on the readings this week, discuss what led to the determination that bipolar disorder was an inaccurate diagnosis for some patients in childhood and adolescence.

I’ll post example of how assignment should be done by Thursday 8pm.