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What is the best way to help bipolar children?

My 13-year-old son was just diagnosed with bipolar disorder. What is the best way to help bipolar children?

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Bi-polar in children is difficult because other things can be going. I would suggest a second opinion just to confirm the diagnosis. If the second diagnosis is the same then I would learn as much as you can about the type of bi-par he is diagnosed with. There is Bi-polar one and two.
There are several medications that usually work well for bipolar disorder. Therapy can also be effective for more awareness if he is in depression or hyper state and how to cope