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ReviewBipolar disorders2026

Establishing a Specialty Bipolar Clinic: The National Network of Depression Centers Consensus Recommendations.

Christopher D Schneck, Jorge R C Almeida, David J Bond, Katherine E Burdick, Mark A Frye, Fernando S Goes, Rebekah S Huber, Rodrigo Machado-Vieira, Pamela Mahon, Melvin G McInnis and 14 more

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24 authors.

Christopher D SchneckDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
Jorge R C AlmeidaDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Dell Medical School, the University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA.
David J BondDepartment of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Katherine E BurdickDepartment of Psychiatry, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-4417-4988
Mark A FryeDepartment of Psychiatry, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-6997-4215
Fernando S GoesDepartment of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Rebekah S HuberDepartment of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Steven J. Sharp Center for Mental Health Innovation, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Rodrigo Machado-VieiraDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Texas Houston, Houston, Texas, USA.
Pamela MahonDepartment of Psychiatry, Mass General Brigham, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Melvin G McInnisDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
John NurnbergerDepartment of Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Dost OngurDepartment of Psychiatry, Mass General Brigham, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Michael J OstacherDepartment of Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA.
Sagar V ParikhDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Kristin S RajDepartment of Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA.
Matteo RespinoDepartment of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Barbara W SchweizerDepartment of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Jair C SoaresDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Texas Houston, Houston, Texas, USA.
Sarah H SperryDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-1111-7357
Aimee E SullivanDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
Trisha SuppesDepartment of Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA.
Marin VeldicDepartment of Psychiatry, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
Peter P ZandiDepartment of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-8423-2623
J Raymond DePauloDepartment of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-9221-9226

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo provide expert recommendations for the development of a specialty bipolar clinic that promotes best clinical practices for the delivery of safe and effective care.

methodsMembers of the National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC) Bipolar Clinics Work Group met in a series of 1-h monthly video calls over 18 months to discuss all aspects of their respective institution's bipolar clinics, including services provided, administrative processes, staffing models, characteristics of patients treated, patient volumes, finances, and research. The group also invited psychiatrists from outside of the NNDC who ran large bipolar clinics to contribute their thoughts and experiences on the subject. In addition, the NNDC sent a 20-question survey to all 27 sites asking clinic directors specific questions about their bipolar clinics, if applicable. Further meetings and discussions incorporating results from the survey took place to produce a comprehensive set of recommendations.

resultsTwenty-one of 27 NNDC sites (81%) responded to the survey. Twelve of 21 (57%) sites had a specific bipolar clinic, and another 4 (19%) were looking to start one. Clinics were based in university settings. The meetings, clinic survey, and discussions resulted in 10 recommendations describing services and operations for bipolar specialty clinics.

conclusionsGiven the complexity of bipolar disorder, specialty clinics are important to enhance care. Clinics with a wide array of services that include consultation, medication management, bipolar-specific psychotherapies, and patient/family psychoeducation provide the most comprehensive care. Challenges to these clinics include maintaining ongoing patient access as well as ensuring long-term financial stability.

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Ambulatory Care FacilitiesBipolar DisorderHumansSurveys and Questionnairesbipolar disordercollaborative careguideline‐concordant caremeasurement based carepsychoeducationpsychosocial interventionstreatment adherence

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PMCPMC13353258

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