For Cyclothymic disorder and related disorders, create a discussion on the following:

For Cyclothymic disorder and related disorders, create a discussion on the following:

• Prevalence and Neurobiology of Cyclothymic disorder
• Discuss the differences between Cyclothymic disorder and one other bipolar and related disorders in relation to the diagnostic criteria including presentation of symptoms according to DSM 5 TR criteria
• Discuss special populations and considerations (children, adolescents, pregnancy/post-partum, older adult, emergency care) for Cyclothymic disorder and related disorder; demonstrating critical thinking beyond basics of HIPPA and informed consent with discussion of at least one for EACH category:  legal considerations, ethical considerations, cultural considerations, social determinants of health
• Discuss FDA and/or clinical practice guidelines approved pharmacological treatment options in relation to acute and mixed episodes vs maintenance pharmacological treatment for Cyclothymic disorder and related disorder
• Of the medication treatment options for Cyclothymic disorder discuss side effects, FDA approvals and warnings.  What is important to monitor in terms of labs, comorbid medical issues with why important for monitoring
• Provide 3 examples of how to write a proper prescription that you would provide to the patient or transmit to the pharmacy.