Inland Empire Chapter of CAMFT

Neurobiology and Treatment Considerations in Bipolar Disorder

 

Bipolar Disorder is associated with considerable morbidity, which necessitates a creative approach in order to address a very unique set of challenges. Functional recovery can often lag behind symptomatic and syndromal recovery. Recurrent Bipolar episodes may lead to progressive deterioration in functioning and the number of episodes may affect subsequent treatment response and prognosis. While mood stabilizers seem to “nudge” the “symphony” of genes linked to bipolar disorder in a direction that aligns more with the normal expression pattern; a holistic approach including mindfulness meditation, comprehensive nutrition and supplementation, along with state of the art neuromodulation therapies, is necessary for patients to experience a robust wellness.

Objectives:

Participants will understand:

1. Neurophysiology as it relates to Bipolar Disorder

2. Bipolar disorder and its associated challenges with regard to treatment management

3. The elegance and sophistication of Neuromodulation Technology and Mindfulness-based interventions.

4. How to design treatment regimens that facilitate not only symptom management but build resilience in thriving vital patients.

Dr. Keerthy Sunder, MD is an accomplished Physician with extensive experience as a clinician, researcher, administrator, teacher, lecturer, guest host of AM590 radio program A Senior Moment, and writer for peer-reviewed journals and professional book chapters.

Dr. Keerthy has earned Diplomates from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Buffalo Grove, Ill., the American Board of Addiction Medicine in Chevy Chase, Md., and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in London, England. He has also been certified as a Credentialed Menopause Practitioner by the North American Menopause Society, and is currently licensed by the medical boards of California, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New York and England.

He served his Ob/Gyn residency at James Cook University Hospital in England, and his Psychiatry residency at the University of Bristol, England as well as Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pennsylvania. He has obtained extensive training in the practice of mind-body medicine and integrative approaches towards health and wellness

Why Does Mindfulness Create Resilience in Patients.pdf       

Training Evaluation – Summary Scores and Comments

Presenter:  Keerthy Sunder, M.D.

Topic:  Neurobiology and Treatment Considerations in Bipolar Disorder

Date: June 24, 2016               N= 44

After each item, please rate the statement with the score that best fits your experience:

 1 not at all;   2 somewhat;   3 average;   4 mostly; or   5 very much:

 

Learning Objectives:                                                                                                 Average

 

1.         Neurophysiology as it relates to Bipolar Disorder                                                      _4.9__

2.         Bipolar disorder and its associated challenges with regard to treatment                       _4.8__

3.         The elegance and sophistication of Neuromodulation Technology and

Mindfulness-based interventions.                                                                                     _4.5__

4.         How to design treatment regimens that facilitate not only symptom

Management but build resilience in thriving vital patients.                                                     _4.5__                                    

5.         Your knowledge and understanding of the topic before the training                             _2.7__

6.         Your knowledge & understanding of the topic after the training                                  _3.9__

7.         How appropriate was the level of material for your education\experience status?           _4.2__

 

Instructor:                                                                                                                   Yes      No

1.         The instructor was knowledgeable and responsive                                         44__    _0_

2.         The instructor used technology and other appropriate (handouts)

materials for the course                                                                                       44__    _0_

3.         There was time for questions and useful information was provided                    43__    _1_

 

Program:

3.         This course will help me in my practice                                                          41__    2___

4.         Information provided in this course seemed accurate and up-to-date                  44__    0___

5.         The materials were useful and suitable for this training                                     43__    1___

6.         Ethical issues in practice were identified and options provided                            37__    6___

7.         Cultural competency issues were addressed                                                    38__    5___

8   The facilities were adequate and appropriate?                                                        42__    1__

9   The program administration was effective?                                                             43__    0__

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Comments/Suggestions: (8) Very helpful. Excellent!  This training was Great!  Loved this.

(1)    Would like readable copy of presentation.
(1)    Add items a therapist can do
(2)    Thank you for handouts.  Very helpful.
(1)    Charts too small to be effective

Ideas for other trainings/presentations:  (3)Ilse is doing a great job!

(1)    Play Therapy
(1)    Blended Families
(1)    Eating disorders in teens;  Self injury
(2)    Mindfulness and meditation
(1)    Need more space by table at back of room