Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder is organized by CEUfast, Inc..

Last Updated: 5/31/2024
This course will be updated or discontinued on or before Monday, June 1, 2026

Outcomes
Mere decades ago, bipolar disorder, which is characterized by chronically occurring episodes of mania or hypomania alternating with depression, was considered an uncommon, even rare condition. Reasons why bipolar disease as a condition is often misdiagnosed will be discussed. The etiology, evaluation, prognosis, and management of this debilitating condition will be viewed, and the role of the various members of the health team will be considered. Treatment involving pharmacotherapy and psychosocial interventions will be discussed.

Objectives
At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Recognize patterns of symptoms suggestive of bipolar disorder, its various subtypes, and related disorders.
• Differentiate the diagnostic criteria for manic episodes, hypomanic episodes, and major depressive episodes.
• Relate the epidemiology and diagnostic criteria of bipolar disorders.
• Identify differential diagnoses for bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder, and cyclothymic disorder.
• Summarize the proper pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment for each type of mood disturbance seen in bipolar disorders.