Bipolar Disorder in Teens and Young Adults: Know the Signs

Common Signs & Symptoms of Mania

• Showing intense happiness or silliness for a long time
• Having a very short temper or seeming extremely irritable
• Talking very fast or having racing thoughts
• Having an inflated sense of ability, knowledge, and power
• Doing reckless things that show poor judgment

Common Signs & Symptoms of Depression

• Feeling very sad or hopeless
• Feeling lonely or isolating themselves from others
• Eating too much or too little
• Having little energy and no interest in usual activities
• Sleeping too much

Teens and young adults with bipolar disorder symptoms may think and talk about self-harm or suicide. If someone you know is expressing these thoughts, seek help immediately.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line
Text HELLO to 741741

www.nimh.nih.gov/bipolardisorder

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Mental Health
NIMH Identification No. OM 20-4318

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Bipolar disorder is not the same as the typical ups and downs every kid goes through. The mood swings are more extreme and accompanied by changes in sleep, energy level, and the ability to think clearly. Know the signs and symptoms: https://go.usa.gov/xdezM #shareNIMH

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