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Kathleen T. McCoy, DNSc, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP

Bipolar disorder and the brain

Considerations when making a treatment plan

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Fundamentals of Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder can be overlooked or misdiagnosed, which can have consequences for patients and their families. Learn more about the prevalence, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of bipolar disorder here.

Psychiatric Scales

Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS)

The YMRS is the most frequently used scale for assessing symptoms of mania in patients diagnosed with or being screened for bipolar disorder. The scale has 11 items and is based on the patient’s self-report of his or her condition over the previous 48 hours.

Clinical Insights

Considerations when making a treatment plan

Jessica Whelan, DNP, APRN, FPMHNP-BC reviews the many factors that come in to play when she is developing a treatment plan for her patients with bipolar disorder.

Clinical Insights

Bipolar disorder and the brain

Jessica Whelan, DNP, APRN, FPMHNP-BC discusses the value of understanding the neurobiology behind bipolar disorder and how she explains it to her patients.

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