50. Am I Bipolar? with Dr. John Walkup

Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered if one of your patients has bipolar? On this episode, we talk about the red flags for bipolar - and questions you can ask to determine whether they may have bipolar. We discuss key signs such as the inability to regulate upside mood, decreased need for sleep, hypersexuality, and grandiosity, providing concrete examples and questions to help guide your clinical assessment. Join Dr. Elise Fallucco and Dr. John Walkup as they offer valuable insights into distinguishing bipolar disorder from other conditions like ADHD and anxiety.00:00 50 - RED FLAGS for Bipolar w/ Dr. John Walkup01:30 ***Not all MOOD SWINGS are bipolar***02:10 RED FLAGS for BIPOLAR - Inability to regulate UPSIDE mood02:28 Appetites for FUN and Mood04:22 Energy Drive - Wake up ready to go04:52 What Questions to Ask about SLEEP to see if they could have bipolar06:03 Hypersexuality in KIDS presents as interest in romance07:06 Grandiosity Check out our website PsychEd4Peds.com for more resources!Follow us on Instagram @psyched4pedsCheck out our NEW CME Audio-based, on-demand CME Course online at:Pediatric Mental Health CME Toolkit - Cracking the ADHD Code: Essentials for Pediatric Clinicians. https://ce.nemours.org/content/podcast-series-cracking-adhd-code-essential-skills-pediatric-clinicians#group-tabs-node-course-default1