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Hot Topics In Bipolar: Reasons For The Elevated Risk Of Suicide In Patients Diagnosed With Bipolar I Disorder

Dr. Mauricio Tohen addresses current and relevant clinical questions relating to bipolar disorder. These questions and Dr. Tohen’s responses have been recorded and will be released as short videos every month.

“What are some reasons for the elevated risk of suicide in patients diagnosed with bipolar I disorder?”

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Mauricio-Tohen

Mauricio Tohen, MD, DrPH, MBA

Chairman, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Distinguished University Professor, University of New Mexico

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Dr. Tohen is a Distinguished University Professor at the University of New Mexico and the Chairman of the University of New Mexico’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. With more than 350 publications and 20,000 scientific citations to his name, Dr. Tohen received in 2016 the Mogens Schou Award for Education and Teaching from the International Society for Bipolar Disorders. In 2017, Dr. Tohen was recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on bipolar disorder based on the breadth and depth of his publications. He earned his medical degree from the National University of Mexico and his Doctorate in Public Health (Epidemiology) from Harvard University. His postdoctoral training included a residency in Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, where he additionally obtained a DPsych (Diploma) in Psychiatric Research, and a fellowship at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Psychopharmacology. Dr. Tohen also obtained an MBA degree from the Indiana University Kelly School of Business. 

Additional Questions

If you or someone you know is in crisis,
call 988 or the Suicide Prevention Hotline/Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
or text the Crisis Text Line 741-741

Mauricio Tohen, MD is a paid consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC)

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