Community Event: Diagnosis of Mood Disorders in DSM-5: Highlights and Review of the Evidence for Change

2013-2014 Child Mental Health Forum
Judge Baker Children's Center
http://www.jbcc.harvard.edu/events/forum.htm

Diagnosis of Mood Disorders in DSM-5: Highlights and Review of the Evidence for Change
Jeffrey Hunt, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Human behavior, Alpert Medical School, Brown University

This session will focus on the DSM-5 changes that have been made within mood disorders. The structure of the DMS-5 emphasizes the developmental trajectory in the onset of various disorders. Bipolar disorders are discussed first with emphasis on the modification of core criteria as well as the addition of two specifiers, anxious distress and mixed presentations. The highlights of the changes in depressive disorders will include the new diagnosis Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) and the removal of the bereavement exclusion for diagnosis of a major depressive episode. The presentation will include, where possible, the research that precipitated the various changes as well as evidence from field trails that relate to the modifications in criteria. Mood disorders that were included in the DSM 5 for further study will be reviewed.  The session will allow for interactive discussion. Target Audience: Physicians (psychiatrists, pediatricians, child neurologists), psychologists, social workers, other mental health clinicians and researchers, and students and trainees. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to (1) describe highlights of changes in diagnostic criteria from DSM-IV to DSM 5 for Bipolar Disorders; (2) describe highlights of changes in diagnostic criteria from DSM-IV to DSM 5 for Depressive Disorders; and (3) discuss clinical consequences of the criteria changes in mood disorders. Accreditation, Physicians: The Harvard Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Harvard Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Accreditation, Psychologists: The Children's Hospital Boston Psychology Division is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Children's Hospital Boston Psychology Division maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Accreditation, Social Workers: Application for social work continuing education credits will be submitted shortly.