Management of Mental Health Disorders

Course overview

At the completion of this home study, the learning will be able to: Select appropriate therapy for patients with schizophrenia and recognize side effects of antipsychotics. List clinical manifestations associated with bipolar disorder and identify diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder, including specifiers. Select appropriate therapy for patients with bipolar disorder and recognize side effects of medications used to treat bipolar disorder. List clinical manifestations associated with major depressive disorder (MDD) and identify diagnostic criteria for MDD. Select appropriate therapy for patients with MDD and recognize side effects of medications used in the treatment of MDD. List clinical manifestations associated with Anxiety-Related disorders and identify diagnostic criteria for Anxiety-Related disorders. Select appropriate therapy for patients with Anxiety-Related disorders and recognize side effects of medications used in the treatment of anxiety-related disorders