Course Code: REL-BHC-0-AOBRD
Hours: 1.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Discuss recent research on risk factors and etiology of bipolar and related disorders.
Recall the primary symptoms of the different types of bipolar and related disorders.
Indicate medications and psychosocial interventions used to treat bipolar and related disorders.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Introduction to Bipolar and Related Disorders
Meet Curtis
What are Bipolar and Related Disorders?
Manic, Hypomanic, and Major Depressive Episodes
Specifiers
Meet Elwood
Severity Specifier
Review
Summary
Section 3: Bipolar and Related Disorders
Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Cyclothymic Disorder
Meet Grace
Other Bipolar and Related Disorders
Changes in the DSM-5-TR TM
Review
Summary
Section 4: Causes, Course, and Consequences of Bipolar Disorders
Meet Yann
Epidemiology of Bipolar Disorders
Etiology of Bipolar and Related Disorders
Consequences of Bipolar and Related Disorders
Review
Summary
Section 5: Assessment and Differential Diagnosis
Meet Lorelei
Differential Diagnosis and Comorbidity
Remember Lorelei?
Assessment Issues
Methods of Assessing Bipolar Disorders
Review
Summary
Section 6: Treatment of Bipolar and Related Disorders
Meet Darryl
General Considerations
Overcoming Barriers to Care
Treatment Phases
Medication
Remember Darryl?
Psychosocial Interventions
Psychotherapy for Bipolar Disorders
Other Interventions
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Bridgett Ross, PsyD
Bridgett Ross, Psy.D. received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Boston College and then her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She is a licensed psychologist in California and was in private practice for 13 years treating various issues including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, grief/loss, and issues around self-concept, identity, and attachment. Having supervised pre-licensed and licensed clinicians, she maintains an interest in professional issues in the field of psychology. Dr. Ross’ training and work history include Children’s Hospital Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Kaiser Permanente, Alvarado Parkway Institute, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which informed her focus on providing evidence-based trauma treatment to diverse populations.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Beginner level Social Workers; Case Managers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.