Depression and Bipolar Disorder 1

This Depression and Bipolar Disorder module provides insights and learning on what a mood disorder is examining several different types of mood disorders, including; depression, mania and hypomania, and mixed states. We learn about the social rhythm therapy for bipolar and depression and how the circadian rhythm affects mood disorders.

Test your knowledge – complete the short quiz at the end of each session for professional development (CPD/CME/CE). By successfully completing all quizzes in this module you will be eligible for a Certificate of Achievement.

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SESSIONS IN THIS MODULE

01

Mood Disorder or Normal Emotions?

In this session, Dr Chris Aiken investigates what a mood disorder is. He explores moods vs emotions and explains homeostasis. Dr Aiken discusses how mood disorders impact judgment, cognition and perception and we learn therapy implications.

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02

Mood Disorders: Depression

In this session, Dr Chris Aiken investigates the mood disorder of depression. He discusses the causes of depression, highlighting the impact of stress. Dr Aiken illustrates what depression looks like in real life and provides therapeutic strategies for working with clients in therapy.

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03

Mood Disorders: Mania and Hypomania

In this session, Dr Chris Aiken investigates mania and hypomania. He describes the symptoms of mania and hypomania, highlighting what these high energy states feel like for people. Dr Aiken discusses the differences between hypomania and mania and provides us with strategies to identify these states in our patients.

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04

Mood Disorders: Mixed States

In this session, Dr Chris Aiken investigates a type of mood called mixed states or mixed features. He explains what a mixed state is and how it affects patients. Dr Aiken discusses how mixed states carry higher rates of suicide and substance use disorders. He outlines the symptoms of mixed states and how this type...

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05

Social Rhythm Therapy for Bipolar and Depression

In this session, Dr Chris Aiken investigates social rhythm therapy for bipolar and depression. Dr Aiken discusses how irregular circadian rhythms affect mood disorders. He further discusses how daily events and stress affect neurohormones and how that disrupts the biological clock. Dr Aiken outlines four daily activities that affect neurohormones and how patients can work...

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OTHER MODULES IN THIS SERIES

Module Two: 5 Sessions
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Depression and Bipolar Disorder 2

with Dr Chris Aiken

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Module Three: 5 Sessions
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Depression and Bipolar Disorder 3

with Dr Chris Aiken

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Module Four: 6 Sessions
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Depression and Bipolar Disorder 4

with Dr Chris Aiken

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