Bipolar disorder also known as manic-depressive illness is a mental condition in which it alters a person's mood, as well as their overall energy level to carry out activities during the day. Bipolar disorder is an extremely serious illness that can inhibit a person's career advancement, healthy relationships, and overall academic performance. Bipolar disorder is caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain, and in many cases this disease is passed down through a family's gene pool. Although we know important key aspects of bipolar disorder, the causes are not fully understood. “During the manic phase, people with bipolar disorder are typically excessively talkative, hyperactive, euphoric, and do not need sleep or rest” (Myers, 2011, p. 662). Childhood bipolar disorder has become a controversial topic. Professionals have continued to view bipolar disorder as an illness that occurs after puberty and in many cases repeats throughout adulthood (Reddy & Atamanoff, 2006). Due to the lack of training of many professionals, misdiagnoses have become frequent in children with bipolar disorder...