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Is it possible for children to have bipolar disorder?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Bipolar: Sure. A good evaluation by a child psychiatrist will confirm the diagnosis.

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/12/2016

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