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Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that can cause extreme mood swings that often are accompanied by changes in sleep, energy level, and the ability to think clearly. These symptoms can make it difficult for a child to do well in school or get along with their friends and family.  Although there is no cure for bipolar disorder, medication and talk therapy can help patients control their symptoms and manage their illness.

The Department of Psychiatry will feature Tina Goldstein, PhD, an expert on pediatric bipolar disorder, as part of its Meet the PI lecture series on March 17, 2017 from 12:00pm-1:30pm in Room S120 of the Starzl Biomedical Science Tower.  Dr. Goldstein will present on the topic of "Enhancing Outcomes in Early-Onset Bipolar Disorder." Her lecture will focus on risk factors, course and outcome in early-onset bipolar disorder, and how psychosocial treatment approaches can enhance outcomes for these youth.

Dr. Goldstein is a licensed psychologist and Associate Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She co-directs the Predoctoral Clinical Psychology Internship Program and the federally-funded postdoctoral training program for clinical psychologists, and serves as the Director of Psychotherapy Training in Pediatric Mood Disorders at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC. Her research concentrates on the assessment and psychosocial treatment of youth with, and at risk for, bipolar disorder, and suicide prevention in this population. Findings from Dr. Goldstein's work have enhanced our understanding of the relationship between biological and psychosocial determinants of bipolar and other mood disorder, and contributed to the development of improved prevention and intervention strategies for these youth.