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When a child shows severe irritability and frequent temper tantrums, parents often wonder whether these behaviours signal a serious mood disorder. Two conditions that are commonly confused are DMDD in children and childhood bipolar disorder. Understanding the difference between DMDD and bipolar in kids is essential because the diagnosis determines...

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