Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (hypomania and mania) and lows (depression). These mood swings can affect sleep, energy, activity, judgment, behavior, and the ability to think clearly. In honor of Bipolar Disorder Awareness month, the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities offers these related resources, education and on-demand trainings.
Webinar: An Overview of Bipolar Disorder for Nursing Facility Staff | March 26, 2024 – 1:00pm CT
This half-hour training will introduce staff to a basic understanding of bipolar disorder, its onset, symptoms, and treatments. Participants will leave with an understanding of this mood disorder and will be able to identify its symptoms and approaches to help residents experiencing challenges from bipolar disorder.
Additional Resources for Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder Facts Pamphlet
- Advancing Behavioral Health Equity in Nursing Facilities
- Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms (bite-sized learning)
- Recognizing and Treating Bipolar Disorder in Nursing Facilities (module)
- Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale Screening Tool
Additional Training Opportunities
Access additional training opportunities in March offered by the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities. Visit their Web site for additional information and to get registered or access via the flyer below.
Alliant Health Solutions (AHS) was awarded a three-year cooperative agreement from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in collaboration with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), to create a COE-NF. AHS has over 50 years of experience working with nursing homes and behavioral health in nursing homes.
