TREATMENT OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER
Broadcast Date: January 31, 2007

Length: 2 hours

Course Code: A011

Presenters:

David Axelson, MD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic

Program Description:

This program will address the clinical presentation and epidemiology of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents. It will also discuss new information on the longitudinal course of child and adolescent bipolar disorder as well as recent advances in treatment.

Educational Objectives:

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the clinical features of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents

2. Examine the features of the longitudinal course of child and adolescent bipolar disorder

3. Discuss new treatment approaches for bipolar disorder in children and adolescents

Target Audience:

Clinical and research professionals, students, and trainees as well as interested family members and consumers.