Early Intervention for Youth at Risk for Bipolar Disorder

The Child and Adolescent Mood Disorders Program (CHAMP) at UCLA is recruiting participants for a study of children AT RISK for bipolar disorder. Eligible families will have a biological parent with bipolar disorder and a child or teen (age 9-17) with mood swings or significant sadness. Participating families will receive a diagnostic evaluation, family-based therapy, and, when relevant, medication management from a psychiatrist.  There is no charge for participating in this research program.

To qualify:

1. The child must have a biological parent with bipolar disorder.

2. The child must be between the ages of 9 – 17 years old.

3. The child must be exhibiting symptoms of depression or impairing mood swings.

4. The child does not have a developmental disorder and is not currently using drugs or alcohol.

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