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Women and Bipolar Spectrum Disorders CEU

Author: Jassin M. Jouria, MD

Topic: Psychosocial Concepts & Support Systems

Duration: 2 hours
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Course Summary

While bipolar disorder is a mental illness that affects both men and women, clinicians who provide care for female patients with bipolar disorder must consider the unique manifestations and treatment needs of the condition in this patient population. Not only do women express symptoms of bipolar disorder differently than men, they are also at risk of other gender-related complications, such as hormone level fluctuations and the effects of the disorder on lifestyle. Women and men are diagnosed with bipolar disorder equally. Women also have unique needs that must be considered with treatment of bipolar disorder, conditions such as pregnancy, menopause, and secretion of hormones that are particular to their gender. Prompt recognition of bipolar disorder, continued monitoring for changes, and ongoing communication about disease progression and treatment effectiveness are all essential elements for management of bipolar disorder in women.

Course Format

Start Date:

12/2/2021

Expiration Date:

12/15/2023

Activity Code:

H00053175

Approval Number:

220004022

Program Goal:

To educate CCM® board certified case managers about Women and Bipolar Spectrum Disorders

Learning Objectives

At the close of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Identify common bipolar spectrum conditions in women.
  • Explain gender differences in the frequency of manic phases in bipolar patients.
  • Describe the effects of hormones on bipolar symptoms.
  • Discuss the impact of bipolar disorder on postpartum patients.

Course Syllabus

                     
  1. Introduction                 
    2.                  
  2. The Bipolar Spectrum                     
                               
    1. Category I                           
      2.                          
    2. Category II                           
      3.                          
    3. Category III                           
      4.                          
    4. Category IV                           
      5.                          
    5. Category V
      6.                      
                       
    3.                  
  3. Bipolar Spectrum Conditions                       
                               
    1. Depression                           
      2.                          
    2. Impulse Control Disorders                           
      3.                          
    3. Substance Use Disorders                           
      4.                          
    4. Eating Disorders                           
      5.                          
    5. Personality Disorders                           
      6.                          
    6. Childhood Behavioral Disorders                           
      7.                          
    7. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder                           
      8.                          
    8. Conduct Disorder
      9.                      
                       
    4.                  
  4. Gender-Specific Concerns In The Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder
                               
    1. Depression versus Mania                           
      2.                          
    2. Role of Hormones                           
      3.                          
    3. Pregnancy                           
      4.                          
    4. Misdiagnosis
      5.                      
                       
    5.                  
  5. Summary                   
    6.              

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