Comprehensive Treatment of Children and
Adolescents with Bipolar Disorder
This home study was recorded at a recent professional workshop. Learners who listen to the tapes or CD`s, read the accompanying materials, and pass the post-test will receive 6 hours CE/CME credit**.
Home Study Content
The home study may be ordered either on audiotape or CD. Each kit contains 6 CD`s or cassettes, all slides and other course materials used at the live workshop, a post-test, and complete instructions.
Course Description
This exciting home study provides an in-depth look at the most recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of bipolar spectrum disorders in children and adolescents. Dr. Chang discusses how to make a proper diagnosis, and summarizes current research, including the results of several new and potentially important studies. He also reviews medication options, and discusses products currently available as well as those currently in development. The latter portion of the program focuses on concrete psychotherapeutic and educational interventions. Treatment of co-morbid conditions is also discussed.
The liberal use of case material underscores Dr. Chang`s belief in the importance of an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to treatment. Dr. Chang is a gifted speaker with a warm, personal presentation style. Learners will thoroughly enjoy this home study, and will gain practical understandings and techniques they will be able to apply immediately in their own practices.
Objectives
After completing this home study, learners will be better able to:
- More accurately diagnose bipolar disorder in children
- Discuss the neurobiology and genetic contributions to bipolar disorder across the life span
- Use current state of the art in pharmacotherapy, based on empirical data in pediatric bipolar disorder
- Discuss the educational considerations for children and adolescents with bipolar disorder
- Integrate multiple forms of treatment to successfully treat children with bipolar disorder
Information
This home study was recorded live at a recent workshop conducted by Dr. Chang
Earn 6 CE/CME Hours**
Cost
$79.00
To purchase, click here or contact IAHB/Seminar Services at 866-272-8497.
**Nurses licensed under UNA/ANCC regulations may claim an extra 1/2 hour credit for completing the course evaluation as well as an extra 1/2 hour credit for completing the course post-test, if applicable.
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