1. Introduction and Overview
2. Theoretical Foundations
Clinical Specificities: Discuss unique characteristics, including subtle manic symptoms and severe depressive episodes.
Differential Diagnosis: Explore challenges in differentiating bipolar disorder from dementia and depression due to chronic illnesses.
Comorbidity Management: Address how medical comorbidities influence clinical presentation and treatment.
3. Interactive Case Studies
Case Study Discussions: Present real-life cases for diagnosis and treatment plan development.
4. Treatment Approaches
Medication Management: Discuss mood stabilizers and antipsychotics, emphasizing caution and monitoring.
Non-Pharmacological Approaches: Explore psychotherapy, family support.
5. Role-Playing Exercises
Scenario-Based Role-Playing: Practice diagnosing and managing bipolar disorder with role-playing exercises.
Feedback and Discussion: Provide feedback and highlight key learning points.
7. Evaluation and Closing
