When it comes to bipolar, or Manic Depression, most experts agree that treating it early is the key. But how do you spot the signs? And is it right to start treating children?
Early intervention is a fairly new way of thinking when it comes to treating Manic Depression, and Alister Campbell is a nurse consultant at the Harplands hospital who's part of a team trying to treat people in this way.
It's thought if you're diagnosed fast, and treated fast, you might be able to stay in work, or study, and not have your life, or the lives of those around you affected too much.
Janine Machin speaks to Alister about the issues involved - especially when it comes to diagnosing children, and gets some advice about what to do if you think someone in your life is showing symptoms...
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