If you have ever been confused about the similarities and differences between PMDD & Bipolar Disorder, you won’t want to miss this.
On World Bipolar Day 2023, Join Professor Arianna Di Florio (National Centre of Mental Health, Wales) for this educational webinar to learn more about these conditions which are so often easily confused and misdiagnosed:
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Bipolar Disorder
Premenstrual Exacerbation (PME) of Bipolar Disorder
As so many of us have experienced, misdiagnosis is common - accurate diagnosis is key to support, understanding, and the correct treatment.
The session is intended for a generalist audience without a psychiatry background and will be organized into three parts.
We will also be finding out about the large ‘Preddict’ PMDD genetic study running at NCMH currently, where they are trying to understand how an individual’s genes and environment can help identify individuals at risk of psychiatric disorders associated with reproductive events, such as the menstrual cycle.
NCMH: "The National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) brings together world-leading researchers from Cardiff, Swansea and Bangor Universities to learn more about the triggers and causes of mental ill-health. We aim to help improve diagnosis, treatment and support for the millions of people affected by mental ill-health every year, as well as reduce the stigma faced by many."
All proceeds from this webinar go to IAPMD - a non-profit providing support, education, and resources to anyone affected by Premenstrual Disorders.
WE ARE INTERNATIONAL - This event will run at 11 am EST / 4 pm UK - Find your timezone here
Presenter: Arianna Di Florio, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor Arianna Di Florio is a member of the IAPMD Clinical Advisory Board and runs the UK’s only clinic for *differential diagnosis for PMDD and Bipolar Disorder. She is based in Cardiff, Wales.
Professor of Psychiatry, Cardiff University, Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Director of the Reproductive Mental Health Programme at Cardiff University.
*Differential Diagnosis - In medicine, a differential diagnosis is the distinguishing of a particular disease or condition from others that present similar clinical features (or symptoms).
Tickets are by donation - A minimum of $1 donation is required by Eventbrite. Please give what you can. Every $, £, €, and ¥ goes to support the mission of IAPMD.
If you are in financial difficulties due to living with a Premenstrual Disorder - please contact Vanessa at events@iapmd.org for a no-questions-asked complimentary ticket a minimum of 4 days before the event to guarantee your spot.