Learn how to manage the symptoms of bipolar disorder with the tips and strategies provided in this free online course. Do you want to know how to manage bipolar disorder and improve your mental health or the wellbeing of those around you? This course offers strategies you can use to cope with the symptoms of bipolar disorder, build resilience and overcome stigma. We outline the various types of bipolar disorder, the factors that contribute to its development and evidence-based treatments. We provide practical skills used to support those with bipolar disorder.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 201621 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Recognize the different types of bipolar disorder and their characteristic symptoms • Summarize the various biological, psychological and environmental factors that contribute to the development of bipolar disorder • Explain how to diagnose bipolar disorder and describe the use of various assessment tools • List the evidence-based treatments for bipolar disorder, including medications, therapy and lifestyle changes • Identify different types of therapy for bipolar disorder, such as psychotherapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy • Outline the various medications used to treat bipolar disorder, including mood stabilizers, antipsychotics and antidepressants • Discuss the role of lifestyle changes such as exercise, diet and stress management in managing bipolar disorder • Recall practical coping strategies for managing mood swings and improving overall wellbeing • Explain how to effectively support someone with bipolar disorder and outline communication tips and self-care strategies • Recognize the impact of stigma and discrimination on individuals with bipolar disorder and discuss how to combat it |
| Course Code | 5669 |
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