I have read that personality disorders cant be diagnosed until the patient is 18, how can bipolar be diagnosed for teens when the hormones are going so insane? How can docs tell the difference between hormonal issues and serious mental health issues? (I have no issue with mood disorder NOS diagnosis as a teen but bipolar label is pretty full on for children to be lumped with. Psychosis is another story)

In saying that I presented with bipolar symptoms in my teens but was unmedicated and untreated until 18. Even at that age the meds caused more problems than they solved (first AD I went on sent me suicidal, I had to be physically restrained ). It wasnt until intensive inpatient, observation, therapy, CBT, mood tracking, MRIs, EEGs, extensive blood tests, the list goes on before they labeled BP and altered the medication. I wish I had never been medicated at that age - instead I would have better benefited from one on one intensive therapy and perhaps would not be in the position I am now. I have no doubt the meds have altered my brain permanently.

ADHD is an interesting one. I have seen children that had severe diagnosed adhd completely turned around by a change in diet. The gut/mind link is starting to be proven. I have also observed improvements in children with diagnosed autism with a simple change in diet. One or two of which had the label of autism completely removed as their diet and lifestyle were changed young enough for them not to continue with autistic behaviours. Very very interesting to me as they are proving now that processed food is the CAUSE of many childhood behavioural problems.

Again I feel I have to mention I am not implying that "your" child could be cured by a change in diet but it is certainly something to consider and research if you want the best for your children.