Hyperactivity followed by manic-depressive disorder: two case reports.
Hyperactivity in childhood is a syndrome which has been well described but not so clearly defined in etiology or relationship to adult psychopathology. Two cases are described which suggest that in some instances hyperactive syndrome may be related to a later onset of affective disorder. The clinical and theoretical implications are described.
D000184:Acting Out; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000523:psychology*; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000235:genetics / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male