BIPOLAR DISORDER, RESEARCH FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH

Course overview

Course Description: Bipolar Disorder Research at the National Institute of Mental Health - This course is based on a publication about bipolar disorder published by the National Institute of Mental Health; it's also on the NIMH website. It is a short summary of the mental disorder that affects millions of Americans each year. The article describes the symptoms and the types of bipolar disorder, the results of current research, and the treatment of bipolar disorder. This publication is an excellent primer for mental health professionals and provides the practitioner with a great deal of much needed information. The course is targeted for beginning and intermediate practitioners. Learning Objectives: This course will provide a professional with a review of bipolar disorder. Specifically, a professional will: Demonstrate knowledge about the symptoms and types of bipolar disorder Display an increased understanding of treatment methods and the results for bipolar disorder Demonstrate knowledge with regards to the results of current research on bipolar disorder About the Author/s: National Institute of Mental Health