Black Dog Institute - For Health Professionals

Bipolar 2 disorder can be challenging for clinicians to both diagnose and manage effectively. However, timely recognition and intervention are vital to prevent a range of adverse biopsychosocial outcomes for people living with the disorder. Listen into this discussion between clinicians, researchers and lived experience representatives as we discuss the distinguishing features of Bipolar 2 disorder and explore a range of management strategies to help facilitate recovery and long term wellness. Panel Members: Professor Phillip Mitchell - Scientia Professor at the school of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales Jo Leidreiter – Psychologist specialising in bipolar and mood disorders Alana Fisher - Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Matilda Centre at the University of Sydney Ollie - our Lived Experience Representative for this session Facilitated by: Dr Vered Gordon Podast recorded and edited by: Nathan Bell