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If bipolar symptom are exact for my 4yr old how can i get professional help and a referral to a specialist and what can i do to help him till then?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Other diagnosis: There are other diagnoses used for difficulties children have that are not called bipolar disorder. Start w/your doc and he/she can guide you to a child psychologist or other mh specialist. Bipolar disorder is a reality but may be overused today.

Answered 3/18/2014

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Child psychiatrist: An evaluation is needed. Diagnosing and treating bipolar disorder before puberty needs expert opinion and guidance.

Answered 4/25/2014

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