This week, you focused on bipolar disorder and the related diagnoses of cyclothymia and schizoaffective disorder. Bipolar disorder can be difficult to diagnose since people typically come for treatment when they are experiencing depression and not when they are experiencing a manic episode. Some people do not wish to be treated when they are going through the highs of a manic episode. While exploring these concepts, share your answers to the following questions: What are some aspects of a manic episode that might lead a person to be resistant toward treatment? Is it possible that someone can experience a manic episode and maintain a productive lifestyle without seeking professional help? Why or why not? How do the symptoms of bipolar disorder differ in children and adolescents from adults? How are the symptoms of bipolar disorder similar to those of other disorders in children, a problem that might create confusion for diagnosing? Do you think physicians and mental health professionals do an adequate job distinguishing bipolar disorders from other disorders in children? Why or why not?