Bipolar disorder

This module is about current thinking on bipolar disorder. It will look at what bipolar disorder is, how people are affected by disruptive episodes, symptom management and long-term treatment. 

Learning objectives:

• List the key symptoms of bipolar disorder
• Explain the treatment strategies for acute mania, acute bipolar depression and longer term treatment
• Understand the challenges patients with bipolar disorder face. 

Contributing author: Julie Haste, lead mental health pharmacist (Brighton & Hove).