Pediatric Bipolar Disorder

$25.00 — 1.25 Credits

Audio Course · Asynchronous, self-paced ADHD 1.25 CE Credits

Pediatric Bipolar Disorder

Difficulty: Intermediate

Description

For this course, Dr. Jeremy Sharp speaks with Elizabeth Errico about one of the most controversial diagnoses in our field, pediatric bipolar. Their conversation touches on the following aspect of pediatric bipolar:

  • The history of the diagnosis and why it’s so misunderstood
  • Differentiating pediatric bipolar from ADHD, DMDD, and ODD
  • Communicating with families about a pediatric bipolar diagnosis
  • Treatment options for pediatric bipolar

Interview conducted 2025.

Format: Asynchronous, distance learning. Non-interactive. Recorded audio with transcript.

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Course Details

Credits
1.25
Course Format
Recorded audio, asynchronous, distance-learning, non-interactive, includes transcript.
Target Audience
Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors, Social Workers, Nurses, Case Managers
CE Credit Type / Category
Assessment
Course Level
Intermediate
Conflict of Interest
None reported

Learning Objectives

  • Differentiate pediatric bipolar disorder from commonly confused diagnoses (ADHD, DMDD, ODD, and GAD) by identifying key distinguishing features including cycling patterns, medication responses, and behavioral characteristics between mood episodes
  • Evaluate the appropriateness of assessment tools and interview techniques for diagnosing pediatric bipolar disorder, including the use of specialized instruments and the importance of obtaining factual behavioral data while minimizing interpretive bias
  • Analyze the components of evidence-based treatment planning for pediatric bipolar disorder by integrating medication management, appropriate psychotherapeutic approaches (DBT vs. CBT), and lifestyle interventions to develop comprehensive treatment recommendations

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Page last modified or reviewed by athealth.com on Apr 19, 2026.

Syllabus 3 lessons

  1. 🖹 [B6705-A25] Audio Version Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
  2. 🖹 [B6705-A25] Text Version Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
  3. 🖹 [B6705-A25] References and Citations

Author Bio

Elizabeth Errico

Elizabeth founded the Children’s Mental Health Resource Center after more than 20 years as a mental health professional. Throughout those years she saw countless families struggle to find answers and support from a complex mental healthcare system that often ignores or minimizes their concerns. CMHRC grew out of the awareness that these families and their providers deserve better access to information, resources, and expert guidance as they seek accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

Jeremy Sharp

Dr. Sharp is a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that he founded in 2009. He earned his undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting his Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, he specializes in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Sharp provides private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. He live in Fort Collins, Colorado with his wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

 

 

Instructors

Elizabeth Errico, MEd

Jeremy Sharp, PhD

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$25.00 1.25 CE Credits
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