Inositol for Comorbid Anxiety in Children and Adolescents With Bipolar Disorder

Inclusion Criteria

• •1. Evidence in the medical record confirming the DSM-V diagnosis of bipolar disorder. If this documentation is not in the record, then the appropriate sections of K-SADS will be administered to confirm the diagnosis.
• •2. Evidence in the medical record confirming the DSM-V diagnosis of anxiety disorder including; separation anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and/or social phobia. If this documentation is not present or is more than 2 years old, then the appropriate section of the K-SADS will be administered to confirm diagnosis.
• •3. At least moderate severity of anxiety symptoms as determined by score of ≥ 13 on the Pediatric Anxiety Rating Scale (PARS).
• •4. On a stable dose of psychotropic medications for at least one month, with no major changes projected.