How to Treat Bipolar Disorder When Depressive Episodes Are Present

Treating depressive episodes in bipolar disorder can be a "tricky animal," says Christoph U. Correll, MD, professor of psychiatry at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, New York, and medical director of the Recognition and Prevention program at the Zucker Hillside Hospital. In this clip from Psych Congress 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dr Correll discusses identifying depressive episodes in treatment, why they're so difficult to treat, and how best to approach patient care.

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Christoph Correll, MD, is a professor of psychiatry at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, New York, and medical director of the Recognition and Prevention program at the Zucker Hillside Hospital, New York. Dr Correll completed his medical studies at both the Free University of Berlin in Germany and at the Dundee University Medical School in Scotland. Dr Correll is board-certified in general psychiatry, having completed his residency at The Zucker Hillside Hospital in New York City.

Dr Correll’s research and clinical work focus on the identification, characterization, and psychopharmacological management of adults with severe psychiatric disorders. His areas of expertise range from the prodrome and first episode to the refractory illness phase of patients with severe mood and psychotic disorders. His research further focuses on psychotropic medication efficacy, effectiveness, and adverse effects as well as on physical health in the mentally ill.

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