Managing a manic episode in a child or teen

Why is it important to control a manic episode?

Controlling a manic episode from its beginning stages can help your child avoid going into an episode of full-blown mania. Your child may be able to avoid destructive behaviours associated with mania if the manic episode is recognized and treated right away.

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Author:	Jeannette Curtis Carrie Henley Ralph Poore	Last Updated: July 10, 2007
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry
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