Bipolar (manic and depressed) behavior
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Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Bipolar (manic and depressed) behavior
When parents mention Bipolar (manic and depressed) behavior they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Depression | Often | 2 mentions |
| Angry behavior | Often | 1 mention |
| Anxiety | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Bipolar (manic and depressed) behavior
How common is Bipolar (manic and depressed) behavior?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 19.63% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Bipolar (manic and depressed) behavior.
Percentage of kids with Bipolar (manic and depressed) behavior by year of age
This is based on a survey of 489 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Bipolar (manic and depressed) behavior “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 2% | 12 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 6% | 31 mentions |
| Weekly | 9% | 48 mentions |
| Monthly | 7% | 35 mentions |
| Annually | 4% | 23 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 3% | 17 mentions |
| Once | 2% | 8 mentions |
| Never | 66% | 343 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 3% | 17 mentions |
| Severe | 6% | 31 mentions |
| Moderate | 10% | 48 mentions |
| Mild | 11% | 54 mentions |
| Not at All | 69% | 337 mentions |