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Diagnosis Of Bipolar Disorder In Primary & Secondary Care: What Have We Learned Over A 10-Year Period?

Article June 6, 2017

Key Messages Timely and accurate diagnosis of bipolar disorder (BD) is essential to ensure early introduction of appropriate treatment to maximize functionality. This 10-year, single-center study showed a 6.1% rate… Read More

Risk Factors For Suicide In Bipolar Disorder: A Systematic Review

Article June 6, 2017

Key Messages Bipolar disorder (BD) has the highest rate of suicide among the major psychological disorders. The risk for death by suicide is approximately 60 times higher for patients with… Read More

Virtual Forum Summary: Do Inflammation & Metabolic Disturbances Metastasize To The Brain? Implications For Disease Modeling & Novel Approaches In Psychiatry

Article June 5, 2017

This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this virtual forum, which is available on PsychU for all members free of charge. For full sourcing and polling results,… Read More

Virtual Forum Summary: Bridging The Gap Between Primary Care & Psychiatry In The Treatment Of MDD: A Discussion Among Nurses

Article June 5, 2017

Virtual Forum Summary: Co-Occurrence Of Substance Use Disorders With Mood Disorders & Psychosis

Article May 30, 2017

Cognitive Impairment In Schizophrenia: Cognitive Remediation & The Potential Role Of Digital Technology

Video May 22, 2017

Philip Harvey, PhD, from the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, provided a brief overview of cognitive impairment in schizophrenia. Key points included: Cognitive impairment is a core feature… Read More

Empirically Supported Psychosocial Interventions For Bipolar Disorder: Current State Of The Research

Article May 18, 2017

Key Messages Although psychiatric medication is a critical component of treatment for bipolar disorder (BD), pharmacotherapy alone does not maintain most patients in remission or euthymia. In combination with medication,… Read More

The Difficult Lives Of Individuals With Bipolar Disorder: A Review Of Functional Outcomes & Their Implications For Treatment

Article May 17, 2017

Key Messages Despite receiving treatment focused on resolving manic or depressive symptoms, many patients with bipolar disorder (BD) may still demonstrate impaired psychosocial functioning. The ability to fulfill expectations at… Read More

Epidemiology Of DSM-5 Bipolar I Disorder: Results From The National Epidemiologic Survey On Alcohol & Related Conditions – III

Article May 17, 2017

Key Messages When measured using diagnostic criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fifth Edition, the prevalence of bipolar I disorder (BD I) was similar to previous estimates… Read More

Cognitive Functions In Bipolar Manic, Depressed & Remission Episodes

Article May 11, 2017

Key Messages This study evaluated cognitive function in men with bipolar disorder (BD) during mood disorder episodes and remission compared with healthy control participants. Using various assessment tools, the investigators… Read More

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