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Mood Disorders (Depression and Bipolar)



DEPRESSION (PDF File)
NIMH, 2007
Overview of depression, its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and resources 		DEPRESSION OVERVIEW
Leslie E. Packer, PhD
Overview of depression with mnemonic for signs and symptomsLET’S TALK ABOUT DEPRESSION (PDF File)
NIMH, 2001
This overview of depression for adolescents can be used as a class handout to stimulate discussionBIPOLAR DISORDER (PDF File)
NIMH, 2002
Excellent review with symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and other helpful information

BIPOLAR DISORDER IN CHILDREN AND TEENS (Easy to Read) (PDF File)
NIMH, 2008
8-page overview of symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and other helpful information for parents

BIPOLAR DISORDER OVERVIEW
Leslie E. Packer, PhD
Overview of Bipolar Disorder

CLASSROOM TIPS – DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR (PDF File)
Leslie E. Packer, PhD
Some accommodation strategies

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

For organizations, books, web sites, and videos on this topic, see the MOOD DISORDERS RESOURCES section of my other site, ChallengingKids.com.