Understanding Bipolar Disorder Course

Bipolar disorder is characterized by episodes of extreme mood swings from extreme happiness to periods of depression with suicidal tendencies. Episodes are called mania or manic episodes. Some manic episode symptoms are restlessness, racing thoughts, lack of concentration, risky behavior, poor judgement, aggressive behavior and misuse of drugs and alcohol.

Manic episodes vary in length, and it could last from weeks to months. However help is available as there are treatments and methodologies designed to treat bipolar disorder.

At the end of this course, students shall learn how to: (1) assess manic-depressive disorder; (2) promote strategies for recovering from manic depression; (3) understand compliance with treatment; (4) do CBT or mental therapy; (5) understand relationship between manic-depressive disorders and social rhythms (6) learn the roles of family work in manic depression; (7) understand other addiction and other mental illnesses; and (8) detect early signs of manic depression.

To achieve these goals, this course shall make use of interactive materials to present the concepts of the topics to be discussed. Assessments shall be done after the entire course to check for knowledge retention and understanding.

Everyone needs to live their lives on a day to day basis and our mood doesn’t have to control how the day should turn out.

Course Overview

• Unit 1 – Manic-Depressive Disorder (Bipolar Illness)
  
  • Genetic and biological models of Manic-depressive disorder
  • Developmental aspect of manic-depressive disorder in young people
• Unit 2 – Assessment and Engagement of Manic-Depressive Disorder
  
  • Psychological assessment: a case formulation approach
  • Engagement and the therapeutic alliance
• Unit 3 – Strategies for recovery from Manic-Depressive Disorder
  
  • Development and lack of insight
  • Psycho education
• Unit 4 – Compliance with Treatment
  
  • Poor medical adherence in manic-depressive disorder
  • Identification of right medication and dose
• Unit 5 – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Mental Therapy)
  
  • Introducing the CBT Model
  • Behavioural and cognitive aspects of mania and depression management
• Unit 6 – Relationship between Manic-Depressive Disorders and Social Rhythms
  
  • Life event charts
  • Stabilising social rhythm
• Unit 7 – Role of Family Work In Manic-Depressive Disorder
  
  • The rationale behind family work
  • Collaborative psycho-education
• Unit 8 – Addiction and Other Mental Illnesses
  
  • Engagement and assessment of alcohol and illicit substance abuse
  • Strategies for young people in each stage of change
• Unit 9 – Early Detection of Signs, Preventing Re-occurrence and Cessation of therapy
  
  • Psychological intervention for re-occurrence prevention
  • Termination of therapy

Certificate

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be awarded an IOLEN Certificate of Achievement from IOLEN Accreditation. This should help validate their learning experience and skill, and can be used as a resume builder.

Course Format

This course is divided into several modules and is delivered online through our interactive learning management system. Students are given access to the learning portal where they can access the course 24/7. This gives them complete control over the pace of their learning while also enabling them to study from home, in their offices or from a laptop while traveling.

Course Duration:

Normative or minimum period of study to complete this is 50 hours. Take note that this is only an estimate. The duration of completing the course still depends on the learner’s pace and ability to absorb information. Additionally, as the course is delivered online, learners have the options to divide and study the course in multiple sessions or go through it one go.

Learners will be given full access to this course for 12 months from the date of enrolment. During this period, learners are given the flexibility to complete the course at anytime.

• Allow you to keep up to date on the aspects of your career
• Give you an insight into your chosen career path
• Fill in the gaps of any knowledge you may not have
• Enhance your resume
• Show you are a committed learner

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