Parents can learn how to better understand teens with bipolar disorder

In the sixth of a series of eight seminars for parents who want to better understand child and adolescent disorders, Dr. Stazan K. Sina will lead a presentation on bipolar disorder on April 22.

The Conejo Council ParentTeacher Association, in conjunction with the Thousand Oaks High School PTA, has organized eight seminars with Sina. They look at substance abuse, eating disorders and other topics.

Each monthly seminar runs about 90 minutes and will cover diagnosis, parent support and related treatment considerations. There will also be a questionand-answer session.

"Bipolar Disorder in Teens" is at 7:30 p.m. Tues., April 22 at the Thousand Oaks High School Library. Admission is free, but space is limited.

Reserve your spot via e-mail to conejoforum @hotmail.com or to TOHS at (805) 495-7491, ext. 1026.

- Joann Groff