Why is Your Patient Still Unstable & Depressed?
Patients with symptoms of both mood and personality disorders, or with histories of substance abuse, present unique diagnostic and treatment challenges. A recent study by the National Institutes of Mental Health found that nearly 40% of patients with symptoms of major depressive disorder actually had bipolar disorder. These patients are often mistakenly treated for years with antidepressants and non-specific or ineffective forms of psychotherapy or counseling. Antidepressant have been shown to be no more effective than mood stabilizing medications alone for preventing depression in bipolar patients, and can actually destabilize the course of their illness. This seminar provides clinicians with a 4-part, clinical diagnostic method to distinguish patients with personality disorders and unipolar depression from those with bipolar disorders.
Drawing on empirically tested research and psychodynamic studies, Dr. Quinn will discuss the many ways psychotherapists can help patients and families struggling with bipolar disorder. Seminar attendees will learn why antidepressants and atypical antipsychotics should not form the foundation of treatment for bipolar illness. We will also discuss potent, non-drug treatments for depression, mania, and rapid-cycling that can be put to immediate use.
What You Will Learn:
DEPRESSION: UNIPOLAR OR BIPOLAR? (& WHY IT MATTERS)
BIPOLAR DISORDER, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, & BORDERLINE PERSONALITY
PSYCHOTHERAPY
YOUR WORST FEAR: IDENTIFYING & MANAGING ACUTE SUICIDE RISK
POTENT NON-DRUG TREATMENTS FOR MOOD DISORDERS
MEDICATIONS
NOT JUST FOR DOCTORS
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Course Manual_Depressed, Borderline, or Bipolar? (1.21 MB) | Available after Purchase |
JAY CARTER, PsyD, FPPR (Cand.), DABPS, is a licensed clinical psychologist, a Diplomate Candidate in Psychopharmacology (FPPR cand.), and certified in Psychoactive Substance Abuse Disorders by the American Psychological Association Board of Governors. Dr. Carter has over 20 years of experience working with clientele that include high-risk children, prisoners, and substance abusers. He has testified in local, state, and federal court. Dr. Carter draws his insight from both professional and personal experience. Growing up with a mother who had bipolar disorder equipped Dr. Carter with a wealth of unique insight that has helped him to better understand executive functions and diversity of treatment for others dealing with dysfunction. To find information about Dr. Carter’s seminars, books, DVDs, and more, visit www.vyne.com.
Please note: There will be a lunch and two 15-minute breaks; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion.
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Counselors, Case Managers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, Pastoral Counselors/Clergy
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