Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Mood Disorders

Specialization in Diagnosis and Management Mood Disorders Clinician

The course qualifies doctors with theoretical and practical knowledge for the identification, diagnosis, and management of patients with mood disorders. The training includes a highly qualified teaching staff, differentiated practical experience and a diploma from the Hospital das Clínicas da

USP.

The specialization meets a growing demand in the market. Brazil is the country with the highest prevalence of depression in Latin America and more than 8 million people suffer from Bipolar Disorder in the country. These numbers further reinforce the importance of having increasingly qualified health professionals

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The course covers the entire process of approaching the patient, from the main and secondary diagnoses, to therapeutic planning and the various forms of treatment.

There are 450 hours of quality teaching, with classes taught by professionals with extensive experience in the area, and practical activities at the Institute of Psychiatry of the HCFMUSP.

Differentials

• Integrative view of the different therapeutic approaches for the management of mood disorders
• Expository classes, case studies, and participation in services
• There are 450 hours of content, 360 hours of theoretical content + 90 hours of other activities taught at the Institute of Psychiatry of the HCFMUSP
• Specialized and experienced teaching staff
• Networking with professionals from the largest hospital complex in Latin America