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NIMHANS Journal, Vol 13, No 2 (1995), Pagination: 97-100
Abstract
Thirty-seven cases of childhood and adolescent-onset cases of manic-depressive psychosis (MDP) were studied retrospectively to elucidate the initial mode of presentation, the subsequent changes in polarity of episodes and the pattern of contact with the hospital. About 20% of all MDP cases had onset of mania between the age of 6 and 12 years. The cases that presented with depression initially, tended to change polarity more frequently than those presenting initially with mania. Manic episodes required inpatient treatment more commonly than depressive ones.
Keywords
Mania, Depression, Onset, Childhood, Adolescence