Session Overview:
There have been tremendous advances recently in the options available for treating bipolar disorder. In this compelling symposium, we will explore some of those advances and strategies for implementing them into clinical practice. The latest evidence-based diagnostic guidelines and treatments for bipolar depression will be deliberated and investigated. Novel agents and notable achievements in the treatment of disorders across the bipolar spectrum with potential applications from depression with mixed features to psychotic mania will also be discussed.

Symposium Agenda:

Strategies to Improve Patient Outcomes in Bipolar Depression
Roger S. McIntyre, MD, FRCPC

Learning Objectives

• Improve recognition and diagnosis of bipolar depression
• Optimize treatment of depression in the context of bipolar spectrum disorders

Treatment of Bipolar Spectrum Disorders: A Look Towards the Future
Stephen M. Stahl, MD, PhD, DSc (Hon.)

Learning Objectives

• Contemplate recently published research that may influence the future of mental health care
• Prepare to implement novel treatment strategies as they become available

Continuing Education:
ACPE Contact Hours: 1.5
ACPE Number: 0284-9999-21-050-L01-P (Knowledge)

To complete the evaluation and receive CPE credits, visit https://cpnp.org/ed/meeting/2021/evals.

Offered by Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI). Supported by Sunovion.