The Danger of Antidepressants and ADHD Meds in BP Kids

I just wanted to post about the dangers of using ADs in bp kids, even Welbutrin. I have been doing some research on the effect of ADs on bipolar adults as well as children, and although there are psychiatrists who still prescribe ADs to kids, many will not because of their destabilizing properties (check out articles on PsychiatryOnline or Psychiatry Reviews on the web.) If you have a child who is diagnosed with BP disorder and has been prescribed antidepressants or stimulants, please reconsider using them. A mood stabilizer or two with an atypical antipsychotic seems to produce the best results for most bp children (see either The Bipolar Child or Straight Talk About Psychiatric Meds for Kids.) There are always exceptions, but this is a rule of thumb of sorts for psychiatrists who are on top of the latest research and treatment plans for pediatric bipolar disorder.