Best Practices and Advanced Treatment Strategies in Bipolar Disorder Pharmacotherapy
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Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by episodes of mania, hypomania, and depression. It affects 3-4% of the U.S. population, represents a substantial societal and economic burden in the United States.
By the end of Best Practices and Advanced Treatment Strategies in Bipolar Disorder Pharmacotherapy, you will be able to:
• Describe the pathophysiology of bipolar disorder and the role the neurotransmitters play in them
• Describe the benefits and risks of pharmacotherapy for patients presenting with bipolar disorder and take them into account when formulating treatment plans for patients.
• Recommend therapy changes in patients with bipolar disorder who are unable to tolerate a prescribed treatment
• Identify barriers to care in patients with bipolar disorder and develop strategies to abate them
Target Audience:
Family medicine, internal medicine, mental health, neurology and psychiatry, or those who otherwise commonly care for patients with bipolar or related psychiatric diseases.