Pediatric Bipolar Registry

Data collected will be utilized to perform a retrospective chart review to include measure
outcomes and de-identified demographic information detailed in the attached case report
forms. In each case where a diagnosis of bipolar disorder I, bipolar disorder II, or bipolar
disorder NOS is determined, the child/adolescent will be added to the PBR and provided with
information about local providers that are qualified to treat their diagnosis. Each subject
can elect to be notified about future research studies s/he may qualify for. Furthermore, the
investigators will provide ongoing newsletters with useful information that addresses the
latest research underway in the field with the families. If requested, the investigators will
provide a written report to their current provider detailing our evaluation. The potential
for a breach in confidentiality always exists; however, information that is obtained will be
stored in password a protected database and locked file drawers in locked offices; data will
have identifying information sheered from it to prevent loss of confidentiality, and all
staff must sign confidentiality certificates. If child abuse is detected, the research team
is obligated to follow mandatory state reporting laws. To the investigators' knowledge, there
is no registry for Pediatric Bipolar Disorder in the city of Houston or the state of Texas
that provides the comprehensive evaluation that we are proposing for these children and
adolescents and their families. Therefore, this will be a novel service within this division
that will provide research to families and potential clients for providers managing these
families across the State of Texas.

Inclusion Criteria

1. Age 6-17 years old at time of initial visit.

2. Any current mood state Diagnosis of a DSM- IV Bipolar Disorder, Type I, Type II and
NOS.

3. Offsprings of a parent diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Type I or Type II.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) (and/or PDD NOS)

2. Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disability

3. Severe Neurological Disorder that affects cognitive status (e.g., epilepsy, traumatic
brain injury, tubular sclerosis).

4. Schizophrenia

5. Uncontrolled or severe medical problem