Schizophrenia and Bipolar I Disorder: Understanding Patient Needs to Guide Targeted Treatment Approaches

Target Audience
The target audience for the activity are psychologists, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants in psychiatry and primary care, and other mental health specialists.

Program Overview
People living with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder face several challenges in managing their conditions, including side effects that impact QoL, diversity-related barriers to care, and feelings of isolation. When devising or altering treatment plans, clinicians must be mindful of these challenges, as well as other patient- and treatment-related factors that can affect treatment success.

Join a panel of expert psychiatrists to discuss the unique challenges facing patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder, including real-world patient experiences shared in pre-recorded interviews. Panelists will review limitations of existing therapies, and new and emerging treatment options. Clinicians will be prepared to devise patient-focused treatment plans that integrate patient needs and goals.

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

Discuss persistent real-world challenges faced by patients living with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder
Consider patient- and treatment-related factors when formulating treatment plans for patients living with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder
Evaluate clinical evidence for newly approved and emerging agents in schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder management