Wednesday, October 24
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (ticket)
Mani N. Pavuluri, M.D., Ph.D., FRANZCP, Chair
Robert Kowatch, Co-Chair

The goal of this Institute is to offer an overview of the assessment and treatment of pediatric bipolar disorder (PBD). There are a number of unique aspects of the Institute. First, empirical data is used to substantiate the state of the art clinical practice. Second, scientific advances are disseminated to the researchers and the clinicians in the audience. Finally, the panel of speakers includes those who have a dual role of being a clinician and a researcher that will allow integration of real life application of science as they deliver the continuing medical education. The topics below include complimentary aspects of assessment, diagnosis, pathophysiology, medication management, specific emphasis on treating depression, predictors of treatment, preventative treatments, and psychosocial therapies.

Phenomenology and Clinical Characteristics of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder 
Robert L. Findling, M.D. 

Evidence-Based Bipolar Disorder Assessment Strategies: Diagnostic Aids and Outcomes 
Eric A. Youngstrom, Ph.D. 

Emerging Model of Brain Function in Pediatric Bipolar Disorder: Relevance to Clinical Science 
Mani N. Pavuluri, M.D., Ph.D., FRANZCP 

Current Treatment Guidelines for the Pharmacotherapy of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder 
Robert A. Kowatch, M.D. 

Treating Bipolar Depression 
Karen Dineen Wagner, M.D., Ph.D. 

Clinical and Biological Predictors of Outcome in Bipolar Youth 
Melissa P. DelBello, M.D. 

Interventions Early in the Development and Course of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder 
Kiki D. Chang, M.D. 

Family-Based Psychoeducational Psychotherapy (PEP) for Children with Bipolar Disorder 
Mary A. Fristad, Ph.D., ABPP

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