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Join us to learn from Dr. Aimee Sullivan, licensed clinical psychologist and senior instructor at the University of Colorado Helen and
Arthur E. Johnson Depression Center.
January 18, 2023 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Virtual Presentation
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a highly recurrent, chronic illness associated with significant impairment in psychosocial functioning and quality of life. Research suggests that effective treatment improves social, vocational, and academic functioning, quality of life, and reduces individual suffering for BD patients. Youth and young adults with BD, or those at high risk for BD, may particularly benefit from appropriate intervention, as effective treatment will not only reduce current symptoms but also benefit their future development.
This presentation will provide attendees with an overview of considerations important in working with patients with bipolar disorder. An emphasis on differential diagnosis will review how clinicians can recognize bipolar symptoms and effectively differentiate these from symptoms of other psychiatric conditions. We will discuss specific evidence-based tools that clinicians can immediately put into practice, with a highlight on the importance of mood charting, regulation of sleep cycles and daily rhythms, and inclusion of family members in treatment planning whenever feasible. At the end of this presentation, participants will have an opportunity to ask questions or discuss their own work with patients with bipolar disorder. Additionally, attendees will learn about future opportunities to complete in-depth clinical training workshops for the treatment of bipolar disorder.
This event is FREE and provides clinicians and behavioral health professionals
with (2) Continuing Education credits.
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