Psychological Approaches to Bipolar Affective Disorder

Who this training is for: public mental health psychology workforce only

This workshop will focus on the evidence-base for, and application of, psychological approaches when working with bipolar disorder. 

This workshop will cover:

- Issues around diagnostic complexity and misdiagnosis

- The evidence base and role of psychological processes in the onset and maintenance of bipolar disorder

- Cognitive and behavioural interventions for depression, including the role of schemas and self-compassion

- Cognitive and behavioural interventions for hypo/ mania

- The role of psychological processes in wellness planning

The training will be delivered in-person in the training facilities at the Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing.