Please join us for an informative and much needed 2 hour CE training on Identification and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder by one of the primary researchers in the field Thomas D. Meyer Ph.D.
Learning how to recognize and treat unipolar depression is defined as a core skill and usually focused on in training, but the same is not true for bipolar disorder. There is a lot of hesitation towards accepting individuals experiencing bipolar disorder as outpatients, which may be due to lack of exposure and training. This workshop has the overall aim to make participants feel more comfortable in taking on these clients.
While familiarity with relapse prevention programs for bipolar disorder has increased, there is often uncertainty about how to best treat bipolar depression, and, especially, how to best recognize early and treat emerging hypomanic, manic and mixed symptoms. The latter is often perceived as particularly challenging and even anxiety provoking. The workshop will provide participants with strategies to effectively deal with these situations by using case examples, presentations, and modeling behaviors.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this workshop...
- Participants will be able to list at least two characteristics that differentiate bipolar and other forms of depression.
- Participants will be able to describe at least one core strategy to differentiate between normal mood and (hypo)mania.
- Participants can identify helpful and unhelpful ways of interacting with potentially (hypo)manic clients.
- Participants can name at least two strategies for how to support your currently (hypo)manic patient.
When: Friday, April 28th, 2023 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Where: Online via Zoom (link will be emailed a few days before the event)
Cost: BVPA Members Free, Non-Members $55, TPA Members 10% discount at registration with TPA Member Number, Student Non-Members $10.
About our speaker:
Thomas D. Meyer, PhD
Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas
Director, Psychological Intervention & Research Program on Mood Spectrum Disorders, UT Health Houston
Co-Director, The UTHealth Brain Collection for Research in Psychiatric Disorders
Dr. Meyer is a clinician and researcher specializing in bipolar disorders who works towards improving the quality of life for individuals experiencing mood disorders and their loved ones through research, training, and practice. He also works to improve identification of bipolar disorders (e.g., Hypomania Checklist-32) as well as identifying the factors and processes involved in the development and maintenance of depression and mania.
In 2005, Meyer received the Lilly Young Fellowship Award from the International Society for Bipolar Disorders due to his tremendous input in the field. His expertise is further highlighted by his nomination as a member with two national treatment guidelines for bipolar disorders: (1) task force leader for psychotherapy and psychoeducation for the 1st edition the German S3 guideline for bipolar disorders, and its 2019 revision, and (2) the update of the bipolar treatment guideline by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE), United Kingdom, published in 2014.
We look forward to seeing you on April 28th!
