BIPOLAR DISORDER

Course overview

Course Description: This course is based on a publication by the National Institute of Mental Health that is about bipolar disorders; it's also on the NIMH website. This is a detailed article and booklet that describes symptoms, causes, and treatments of bipolar disorder. The article also provides information for consumers on getting help and coping with the disorder. This publication is an excellent primer for the mental health professional 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 an overview of bipolar disorders. Specifically, a professional will: Describe the symptoms and types of bipolar disorders Explain the what the causes of bipolar disorder are Identify effective treatments methods Citation: National Institute of Mental Health. Bipolar Disorder Bethesda (MD): National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health and Human Services; Printed 2001, Reprinted September 2002, NIH Publication No. 02-3679