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ForwardCOR June 2nd: Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
This program will provide a comprehensive overview of pediatric bipolar disorder. Using current research and clinical understanding, the program will review common clinical features of this disorder in youth and how these may differ from those of adults. The program will also discuss comorbidity with other childhood disorders and the importance of differential diagnosis. It will review known risk factors for the development of this condition, knowledge about the course and trajectory of mood symptoms in youth. Finally, the program will focus on best practices for treating bipolar disorder in youth and review the current literature on the efficacy of existing psychopharmacologic and psychosocial treatments. Limitations of the current knowledge base and areas for future research will be discussed.
Target Audience
Physicians, Psychologists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Nurses specializing in Primary Care and Pediatrics.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, attendees should be able to:
- Evaluate the clinical presentation of bipolar disorder in youth and differential diagnosis from other childhood disorders.
- Using current research and clinical understanding, make recommendations about appropriate treatments for bipolar disorder in youth, including pharmacologic and psychosocial interventions
- Assess symptom changes over development and adapt interventions accordingly.
Additional Information
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Parking: Guests are allowed to park at:
◆ Wakefield Baptist Church: 236 Main Street, Wakefield
18 parking spaces (back 2 rows)
◆ Columbia Street/Main Street: Two municipal parking lots on Main St (behind Mary Murphy’s and Phil’s)
Absolutely no parking in the patient parking lot in the front of the building or in the staff parking garage underneath the building. Also, no parking in the lot directly in back of the building. Those spots do not belong to Thundermist and are paid for by other surrounding community businesses. Anyone parking in these spaces will be asked to move their vehicles.
Aude L. Henin, PhD
Co-Director, Child Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Program
Department of Psychiatry
Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and South County Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds. The Warren Alpert Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
RI Specific: This training meets the requirements set forth in RI Regulation 3.14 Prescriber Training Requirement for Best Practices Regarding Opioid Prescribing. This specific training requirement is required only once and must be completed before renewal of controlled substance registration or two (2) years (whichever is longer).
Psychologists: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is approved by the RI Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Alpert Medical School maintains responsibility for the program. This activity is approved for 1.25 Category 1 CE Credits. Credits available to RI licensed psychologists only.
Available Credit
- 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 1.25 APAThe Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is approved by the RI Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Alpert Medical School maintains responsibility for the program.
- 1.25 AttendanceParticipants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.