Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia, are much more common than many clinicians realize. Individuals suffering from early signs of psychosis and their families typically come into contact with multiple helping professionals before being properly identified and treated. That period of time from the onset of psychosis to connection with appropriate treatment, known as the Duration of Untreated Psychosis (DUP), is one of the strongest predictors of long term outcomes, with better functioning even decades later for those with a shorter DUP. This course will cover how to recognize early warning signs and symptoms of psychosis and strategies for effectively screening, assessing, engaging, and providing or connecting with appropriate care. Clinicians will learn about evidence based practices, such as Coordinated Specialty Care, that have a dramatic, positive impact on symptoms and functioning. Psychosis does not have to be a disability sentence; any practicing clinician can help.
2 hours CE. Recorded video and reflection activities
Time spent on reflection prompts is required for course completion. However, you may choose to record your response to these reflections online within the course or record through your own personal method (for example, on your desktop or handwritten notes).
