Mania and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in a Prepubertal Child: Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges

This report describes the longitudinal course of a 9-year-old boy diagnosed with prepubertal mania, who suffered from recurring suicidality as a result of his illness. In the discussion, the authors emphasize the evolution of this child’s clinical presentation, the diagnostic & therapeutic complexities represented by this case, & the implications for future research. (88 refs)