Soad Michelsen, MD, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Clarity CGC, reviews the difference between children with bipolar disorder and those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This 7part series also provides information to assist mental health professionals with identification and effective treatment methods; clarifying how child psychiatrists determine the correct diagnosis for children; appropriate combinations of therapies and accommodations at home and school; and the judicious use of correct medications to alleviate the most problematic symptoms for the child.

Clarity Child Guidance Center hosted this community presentation on July 27, 2012.