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| This publication, written by Melissa Spearing of NIMH, is a revision and update of an earlier version by Mary Lynn Hendrix. Scientific information and review were provided by NIMH Director Steven E. Hyman, M.D., and NIMH staff members Matthew V. Rudorfer, M.D., and Jane L. Pearson, Ph.D. Editorial assistance was provided by Clarissa K. Wittenberg, Margaret Strock, and Lisa D. Alberts of NIMH. All material in this publication is in the public domain and may be copied or reproduced without permission of the Institute. Citation of the source is appreciated. |
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Summary
1 hour CE
Melissa Spearing and Mary Lynn Hendrix, National Istitute of Health
This course provides an overviw of bipolar disorder, a condition that is also known as manic-depressive illness. Bipolar disorder affects more than two million adults and it typically develops in late adolescence or early adulthood. It is a long-term illness that can be treated. This course reviews the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder, the spectrum of mood states, etiology, and course of the disorder and methods of assessment and treatment.
Learning Objectives
- identify signs and symptoms of bipolar disroder and discuss the different mood states found in those with this condition
- understand the causes and the course of bipolar disorder
- explain treatments for bipolar disorder including psychopharmacologic treatments and non-psychopharmacologic treatments
- discuss resources for helping those with bipolar disorder
- identify some of the ongoing research in bipolar disorder
Difficulty Level: Beginning
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