Managing Residual Symptoms in Bipolar Disorder: A Patient Case Consult

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Bipolar disorder is a severe psychiatric disorder that is frequently associated with persistent symptoms and significant dysfunction. Evidence suggests that the symptoms of bipolar disorder are recurrent and ...

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Bipolar disorder is a severe psychiatric disorder that is frequently associated with persistent symptoms and significant dysfunction. Evidence suggests that the symptoms of bipolar disorder are recurrent and can worsen over repeated relapses. Even patients who follow treatment advice are still at a high relapse risk. Repeated relapses and rehospitalizations are main distresses, indicating a “downward spiral” of declined functioning and greater dependency on support and care by others.1 The goal is to effectively manage symptoms and prevent relapse. In this CME Outfitters patient case and expert consult Q&A session, faculty go in-depth with the case study by answering questions while offering evidence, guidelines, and quality measures to manage residual symptoms and avoid relapse in patients with bipolar disorder. ____________________________________________References 1. U. S. Public Health Service Office of the Surgeon General. Mental Health: Culture, Race, and Ethnicity: A Supplement to Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General. Rockville, MD: Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Public Health Service; 2001.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:Review the efficacy and safety profile of recent agents approved for the treatment of bipolar disorderImplement a treatment plan than addresses residual symptoms by incorporating the latest advances in bipolar disorder management

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