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Diagnosis and Impact of Bipolar Depression

Charles L. Bowden, MD

Depressive episodes cause severe role impairment in patients with bipolar disorder, yet almost 70% of these patients are initially misdiagnosed. Find out how you can accurately detect bipolarity in your patients experiencing depression.

0.75 Credit    [See the entire activity]

 

Treatment Strategies for Bipolar Depression

Charles L. Bowden, MD

Because patients with bipolar disorder are at a high risk for relapse, long-term treatment plans are critical. Here, learn about the different phases of treatment as well as strategies for preventing depressive episodes.

0.75 Credit    [See the entire activity]

 

Role of Antidepressants in Bipolar Depression

Eduard Vieta, MD, PhD

Contrary to practice guidelines, about 50% of patients with bipolar disorder initially receive an antidepressant. Update your understanding of the safety and efficacy of antidepressant therapy, and discover other options to effectively treat your patients with bipolar depression.

0.75 Credit    [See the entire activity]

 

Long-Term Treatment of Bipolar Depression and Other Issues

Eduard Vieta, MD, PhD

Combination treatment can substantially reduce your patients' relapse rates. Find out about mood stabilizers, anticonvulsants, atypical antipsychotics, and psychotherapy as maintenance treatment to help your patients with bipolar depression sustain remission.

0.75 Credit    [See the entire activity]

 

Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery Maintenance in Bipolar Depression

Charles L. Bowden, MD

Patients with bipolar disorder often seek treatment only for depressive symptoms. In this interactive case, learn the best methods for assessing bipolar disorder and comprehensively treating your patients with bipolar depression.

0.75 Credit    [See the entire activity]

 
Charles L. Bowden, MD
University of Texas Health Science Center, and the Center for Bipolar Illness Interventions in Hispanic Communities, San Antonio
Eduard Vieta, MD
Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, IDIBAPS, CIBERSAM, Barcelona, Spain