Bipolar Disorder (FL INITIAL Autonomous Practice - Differential Diagnosis)

Course overview

Describe the etiology and pathogenesis of bipolar disorders including the role of genetics, biochemistry, and psychodynamics. Describe the etiology and pathogenesis of bipolar disorders, including the role of genetics, biochemistry, and psychodynamics. Recognize the four main changes that the American Psychiatric Association made to bipolar disorders in the DSM-5. Differentiate the diagnostic criteria of manic episodes, hypomanic episodes, and major depressive episodes. Understand the diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, gender, and culture-related issues, and differential diagnosis for bipolar I disorder bipolar II disorder and cyclothymic disorder. Discuss the prevalence of suicide in those with bipolar disorder and learn to recognize risk factors for suicide. Understand the proper pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment for each type of mood disturbance seen in bipolar disorders.