PSYCHIATRY EDUCATION FORUM ACADEMY'S LECTURE SERIES:
MANAGING BIPOLAR DISORDER IN ELDERLY
Bipolar disorder can affect people of all ages, including elderly individuals. However, the symptoms and treatment of bipolar disorder in elderly people may differ from those in younger individuals. Psychiatry Education Forum Academy has summarized this clinically relevant topic in the following four chapters:
Here is one slide from this presentation on the role of lithium in bipolar disorder management in older adults:
Lithium is a medication commonly used to treat bipolar disorder, a condition that can affect people of all ages, including the elderly population. While lithium can be an effective treatment for bipolar disorder, there are some specific considerations to keep in mind when using lithium in elderly patients.
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(1) HOW TO DIAGNOSE?
Understanding the prevalence and diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder in the geriatric population.
How are DSM-5 criteria different from DSM-IV?
How to differentiate Bipolar 1 vs 2 disorder in the elderly?
Will a manic or hypomanic episode triggered by antidepressants fulfill the diagnostic criteria in the elderly?
Secondary Mania: rule out these medical conditions first.
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