Webinar Introduction to Psychotic Disorders

Date: May 10 2023 | 2 - 3:30pm (EST)

Recording of Webinar

Description

This 90-minute webinar aims to provide education and introduce several skills and techniques for working with individuals experiencing symptoms of psychosis. The first half of the webinar will utilize a presentation format with the overarching aim to improve provider confidence in working with this population. Specific objectives include:

Define psychosis and trajectories of illness
Provide information regarding stigma and risk of violent behavior
Introduce several de-escalation strategies to promote safety for both provider and consumer
Review best practices for working with individuals with psychosis, including simple and practice skills taken from best practices

The second half of the webinar will utilize a panel format for further discussion from various types of providers. Panelists include a psychologist, psychiatrist, and peer-support specialist.

*ASL Interpretation and live captioning will be provided

*Certificates of participation will be provided to those who complete a post-event evaluation

*No CEUs are provided

*This webinar will be recorded

*Webinar recordings include human captioning in English and Spanish

Link to Evaluation and Certificate of Participation

Resource Downloads

Webinar Slides English Version (10) Webinar Slides for Notetaking English Version (10) Supplemental Resources and Links English Version (PDF)

Webinar Speakers

Alia Warner, PhD, ABPP

Licensed Psychologist, University of Texas Health Science Center – Harris County Psychiatric Center
Missy Boyd, MHPS

Certified Peer Specialist, Andrews Center
Amy Cuellar, PhD, ABSMIP

Licensed Psychologist, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center – PRRC
Brandi Karnes, MD

Attending Psychiatrist, University of Texas Health Science Center – Harris County Psychiatric Center

Classification

Topic: Mental Health: Serious Mental Illness
Language: English; Spanish

Online Registration

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