Pediatric Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Spectrum Services (CABS) of UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is proud to present the third conference on early identification, risk assessment, and management of bipolar spectrum disorders in youth. Early and correct diagnosis is critical in youth with mood dysregulation; however, it can often take up to ten years to identify and treat bipolar disorders. Timely diagnosis and treatment are critical because bipolar disorder significantly affects the child’s developmental trajectory and increases risk for suicidality, substance abuse, behavior problems and medical illnesses. In this conference, CABS faculty will address the following: 1) Differential diagnosis from disorders such as Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); 2) Recognition of the risk factors and early signs of the disorder, and what to do to prevent or delay onset of the illness; 3) Identification and prevention of associated medical problems; 4) Pharmacological and psychosocial treatment of the acute symptoms of bipolar disorder and how to prevent recurrences.
The keynote presentation will be given by Boris Birmaher, MD a Professor of Psychiatry in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, endowed chair in early-onset bipolar disease.
Target Audience
The conference is designed to present the latest research and clinical knowledge regarding mood dysregulation to a wide audience: Professionals (Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Counselors, Psychopharmacologists, Physician Assistants working in Mental Health Settings, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Psychiatric Nurses, Social Workers, Teachers, Residents, Fellows, Trainees, Students, and Peer Specialists), Patients, and Families.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of the program, participants should be able to:
- Identify core features of mania for accurate diagnosis (e.g. episodicity, elated mood, irritability, functional impairment) and identify risk factors associated with increased risk to develop bipolar disorder in children and adolescents.
- Identify comorbid psychiatric and medical conditions, and differentiate manic, hypomanic, and mixed mood presentations from other common psychiatric diagnoses and normal development.
- Identify appropriate assessment/monitoring instruments, and evidence-based treatment options & levels of care for youth with bipolar spectrum disorders
For additional information on Child and Adolescent Bipolar Spectrum Services (CABS), please visit the website at www.pediatricbipolar.pitt.edu
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SCHEDULE
8:00 to 8:30 a.m. Registration / Continental Breakfast
8:30 to 8:45 a.m. Background & Introduction
Rasim Somer Diler, MD
8:45 to 9:00 a.m. Developing Bipolar Disorder: From the Perspectives of a Young Adult (No CME credit awarded)
Presentation by young adult
9:00-10:00 a.m. Keynote – Boris Birmaher, MD
What Do We Know about Risks for Onset and Recurrence of Bipolar Spectrum Disorders in Youth?
10:00 am-12:15 pm Assessment and Management of Youth With, and At-Risk for Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
10:00-10:45 a.m. Don’t Sleep On it: Assessment and Management of Sleep in Youth with and at-Risk-for Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
Peter Franzen, PhD and Tina Goldstein, PhD
10:45-11 a.m. Break
11:00-11:45 a.m. The Vascular-Bipolar Link: Heart Risk or Hearty Opportunity?
Ben Goldstein, MD, PhD
11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Discussion forum - Q&A session: Assessment and Management of Youth with and at-Risk-for Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
Moderators: Rasim Somer Diler, MD; Tina Goldstein, PhD
Discussants: Boris Birmaher, MD; Peter Franzen, PhD; Ben Goldstein, MD, PhD
12:15-12:30 p.m. Developing Bipolar Disorder: From the Perspective of a Family (No CME credit awarded)
Presentation by family member
12:30-1:45 p.m. LUNCH (on your own)
*By Invitation Only : Patients and their families will join Dr. Birmaher for a luncheon meeting (seating is limited). Please contact Kelly Monk at monkk@upmc.edu for information.
1:45-2:45 p.m. Breakout Session 1:
- Bipolar, Borderline or Both?
Rachael Fersch-Podrat, LCSW; Nina Hotkowski, LCSW; Amy Schlonski, LCSW, BCD - Navigating Care Options
Tim Winbush, LCSW
2:45-3:00 p.m. Break
3:00-4:00 p.m. Breakout Session 2:
- Does This Child Have Bipolar Disorder?
Rasim Somer Diler, MD - Bipolar Disorder Doesn’t Come Alone: Medication Management for Co-Occurring Conditions
Ben Goldstein, MD, PhD; Danella Hafeman, MD, PhD, Dara Sakolsky, MD, PhD
4:00 p.m. Adjournment
All presentations are introductory to intermediate instructional levels.
For additional information regarding the speakers and/or presentations, please contact Doreen Barkowitz at barkowitzdh@upmc.edu.
Course Directors:
Boris Birmaher, MD
Professor of Psychiatry
Endowed Chair in Early Onset Bipolar Disease
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Director, Child and Adolescent Bipolar Spectrum Services (CABS)
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
Rasim Somer Diler, MD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Medical Director, Inpatient Child and Adolescent Bipolar Spectrum Services (CABS)
Co-Director, Child and Adolescent Bipolar Spectrum Services
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
Faculty:
Rachel Fersch-Podrat, LCSW
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Spectrum Services (CABS)
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
Peter Franzen, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Interim Director, Sleep and Behavioral Neuroscience Center
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
Benjamin I. Goldstein, MD, PhD, FRCP[C]
Professor of Psychiatry, Pharmacology, and Psychological Clinical Science
University of Toronto
Director, Clinician Scientist Program, Department of Psychiatry
Director, Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder
Director of Research, Department of Psychiatry
Senior Scientist, Sunnybrook Research Institute
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center
Toronto, Ontario
Tina Goldstein, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Director of Psychotherapy Training, Pediatric Mood Disorders
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Spectrum Services (CABS)
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
Danella Hafeman, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry,
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Spectrum Services (CABS)
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
Nina Hotkowski, LCSW
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Spectrum Services (CABS)
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
Dara Sakolsky, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry,
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Associate Medical Director, Services for Teens at Risk (STAR)
Psychiatrist, Child and Adolescent Bipolar Spectrum Services (CABS)
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
Amy Schlonski, LCSW
Child and Family Therapist,
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Spectrum Services (CABS)
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
Tim Winbush, LCSW
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Spectrum Services (CABS)
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients to disclose.
Continuing Education Unit/Continuing Medical Education Credits
Physicians
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 5.25 Attendance