Children of a manic-depressive are at greater risk of mental illness themselves. This is a short piece, but may be useful. Hablamos espa ol. Bipolar youth are particularly at risk for suicide. You must first register with Medscape before you can access the database.
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It is alarming how many talented young people commit suicide because of isolation and alienation due to their sexual orientation. Keep the communication lines open folks or you may not have a child to communicate with. This is the Priory Lodge site containing a variety of interesting and relevant materials dealing with youth and adults as well. This link goes directly to the youth page. The advice in this short piece is equally valid for most anyone faced with hospitalisation.