Key Challenges in Accurately Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder

In this video from on-site at NP Institute 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts, Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, psychiatrist at Mental Wellness in Austin, Texas, tackles the complex challenge of diagnosing and differentiating bipolar disorder from other mental health conditions. Dr Jain emphasizes the importance of a thorough patient history, screening tools, and the critical role of DSM-5 guidelines. By delving into family and longitudinal history and understanding the full spectrum of symptoms, clinicians can navigate the murky waters of diagnosis with greater clarity and confidence.

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Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, attended medical school at the University of Calcutta in India. He then attended graduate school at the University of Texas School of Public Health in Houston, where he was awarded a “National Institute/Center for Disease Control Competitive Traineeship”. He graduated from the School of Public Health in 1987 with a Masters of Public Health (MPH) degree. Dr Jain served a 3-year residency in Psychiatry at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. In addition, Dr Jain completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Research Psychiatry at the University of Texas Mental Sciences Institute, in Houston. He was awarded the “National Research Service Award” for the support of this postdoctoral fellowship.