Diagnosis and Treatment of Bipolar Mood Disorders

Mood disorders are the most prevalent psychiatric condition, accounting for 25 percent of patients in public mental institutions, 65 percent of psychiatric outpatients and as much as 10 percent of all patients seen in nonpsychiatric medical settings. This workshop provides an overview of the epidemiology of major depression and bipolar disorders, as well as a summary of some of the major assessment tools and best practice guidelines. It is intended to help clinicians stay current in treatment modalities.

Guest speaker:
Lynn Martin , R.N., M.S., CS, PMH, is a certified cognitive-behavior psychotherapist and clinical nurse specialist in adult psychiatric and mental health who specializes in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders