This paper is Mani Pavuluri's contribution to The Balanced Mind Foundation's series, Translation of the Scientific Evolution of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder.  The series presents the leading researchers' contribution to the field.  It describes the programmatic approach and direction of the labs, the seminal questions which drive their research, a listing of their most important findings and a summary of how their work impacts the field.  As chair of the The Balanced Mind Foundation Scientific Advisory Council from 2008-2010, Dr. Pavuluri created this series and inspired her colleagues to contribute so that parents and clinicians could gain a better understanding of evolution of the field and how the study of child onset bipolar disorder fits into the larger field of child psychiatry.  The Balanced Mind Foundation is extremely grateful for Dr. Pavuluri's leadership.

Nanci-The Balanced Mind Foundation
I am very pleased to welcome today’s guest, David Miklowitz, PhD.. He is the author of “Bipolar Disorder: A Family Focused Treatment Approach”, “The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide” and “The Bipolar Teen: What You Can Do to Help Your Child and Your Family” as well as numerous research articles. Dr. Miklowitz’ research focuses on family environmental factors and family psychoeducational treatments for adult-onset and childhood-onset bipolar disorder.

Nanci-The Balanced Mind Foundation 
Dr. Miklowitz would you like to make any opening remarks to our group?

David Miklowitz PhD
It's a pleasure to be here. I'm ready whenever you are - just to say I'm a big fan of The Balanced Mind Foundation!

Nanci-The Balanced Mind Foundation
Thank you! Perhaps you could start out by talking a little about your new book “The Bipolar Teen”?

David Miklowitz PhD
Sure - we just published a new book called "The Bipolar Teen." This book is intended for parents of the 12-18 set who are often struggling not only with the disorder but trying to distinguish being a teen from being a bipolar teen. The book focuses on coping strategies, especially those to use when a kid is cycling into mania or depression