Chronic medication is often needed, with relapses of individuals reaching rates over 90% in those not following medication indications and almost to 40% in those complying with medication regimens in some studies. Compared to adults, a juvenile onset has in general a similar or worse course, although age of onset predicts the duration of the episodes more than the prognosis. A risk factor for a worse outcome is the existence of additional (comorbid) pathologies.<unk>  with bipolar disorder are more likely to suicide than other<unk> .
Bipolar disorder in children
Depression in childhood and adolescence
Childhood schizophrenia
Congenital athymia
Mental disorders diagnosed in childhood
Outline of bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Post-adoption depression syndrome