Medscape recently launched a two part CME educational series on pediatric bipolar depression, featuring myself and Dr. Melissa DelBello, Chair of Psychiatry at the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. Dr. Roger McIntyre, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, joins us in moderating a discussion on therapeutic approaches to youth with bipolar depression in Part 2. The format is interesting as it is a discussion among colleagues and was not scripted, but a topic outline was followed. Viewing it may require a Medscape subscription.
- Diagnosing Pediatric Bipolar Depression: Why It's Harder Than You Think
- Link: https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/890958
- Format: Extended Curbside Consult
- Launch Date: March 07, 2018
- Faculty: Kiki Chang, MD; Melissa DelBello, MD, MS
- Goal: The goal of this activity is to improve clinical practice in the diagnosis of pediatric bipolar depression.
- Upon completion of this activity, participants will:
- Have greater competence related to incorporation of validated assessment instruments for pediatric patients with bipolar depression
- Have greater competence related to diagnosing pediatric bipolar depression
- Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to communicate with caregivers/patients to develop management strategies for pediatric bipolar depression
- Additionally, the activity is further augmented by a Linked Learning Assessment, which measures the overall effect of the education and assesses changes in knowledge and competency on a per-learner and overall-participant basis.
- Title: Scientific Update: Therapeutic Considerations for Pediatric Bipolar Depression
- Link: https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/89681 7
- Format: Ex pert Panel Discussion with Downloadable Patient Handout
- Launch Date: June 14, 2018
- Faculty: Roger S. McIntyre, MD, FRCPC; Melissa DelBello, MD, MS; Kiki Chang, MD
- Goal: The goal of this activity is to provide an update on the latest data regarding the treatment of pediatric bipolar depression and to discuss roles and difficulties that are encountered by various clinicians who may encounter pediatric patients with bipolar depression .
- Upon completion of this activity, participants will:
- Have increased knowledge regarding the management goals for pediatric bipolar depression
- Have increased knowledge reagarding clinical data on treatment options for pediatric bipolar depression
- Have greater competence related to the selection of appropriate treatments for pediatric bipolar depression