Educational Tools

GuidelineStat™ Managing Bipolar Disorder
in the Clinical Setting

GuidelineStat™ Managing Bipolar Disorder in the Clinical Setting is a CME initiative developed in conjunction with a leading expert from Emory University that provides evidence-based guideline content for the treatment and management of bipolar disorder.

This learning activity has been designated for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Imedex, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

After reviewing this module, the participant will be better able to:
  • Clarify the current standard treatment algorithm for a patient with previously well controlled bipolar disorder who becomes depressed on medication and discuss potential causes for breakthrough
  • Evaluate available psychopharmacologic therapy options which would be appropriate in various bipolar disease scenarios along the continuum of care
  • Describe the potential side effects of mood enhancing agents in individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder and review options for managing these events
Content Highlights
Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by clinically significant episodes of mood disturbance, involving elevated mood in the form of mania or hypomania and lowered mood in the form of depression. It is common, with a prevalence estimated between 1.1% and 3.4% of the population of the United States.

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Editorial Faculty
Boadie W. Dunlop, MD
Director
Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program
Assistant Professor
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, Georgia

Dr Boadie Dunlop is paid by Imedex, LLC to provide this information. The opinions expressed are those of Dr Boadie Dunlop and do not necessarily reflect the views of Emory or EmoryHealthcare. Dr Boadie Dunlop’s participation in this activity does not constitute or imply endorsement by Emory or EmoryHealthcare.
This educational activity was made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from:
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