POCN Bipolar I Center of Excellence – POCN Bipolar I Center of Excellence

Bipolar I Resources Chosen by
Advanced Practice Providers

Clinical guidelines
Patient support and education resources
Research updates

Managing Bipolar Disorder in Pregnancy and Postpartum

Bipolar disorder (BD) affects about 4.4% of the US population and often relapses with episodes of mania, hypomania, and depression....

Katie Halter,

MSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psych
Physician Associate, University of Michigan Health-West

Digital Self-Management for Bipolar Disorder: Insights From App Usage

The Life Goals (LG) app is a mobile adaptation of a self-management program for individuals with bipolar disorder (BD), designed...

CURATED BY:
Lanie Fercilien,
PA-C

Long-Term Lithium Use Linked to Renal Risk

Lithium remains a leading long-term treatment for bipolar disorder but is associated with potential renal risks, particularly chronic kidney disease...

CURATED BY:
Marissa R. DiMambro,
DNP, PMHNP-BC

Perceived Cognitive Errors and Mood Symptoms in Bipolar Disorder

Adults with bipolar disorder (BD) often experience both objectively measurable cognitive impairments and subjectively perceived cognitive errors, though research shows...

CURATED BY:
Marissa R. DiMambro,
DNP, PMHNP-BC

Physician Associate and Nurse Practitioner Contributors to the Bipolar I Center of Excellence

POCN’s Bipolar I Center of Excellence is curated by practicing clinical physician associates and nurse practitioners who review and select resources that are the most useful to their peers. They provide their expertise by hand-picking the latest content for advanced practice providers.