DESCRIPTION

This in-person and virtual training workshop, presented by the Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and HeadsUp, offers a full day intensive introduction, overview and practice of psychosis identification, management and referral to evidence-based care. It offers a deep dive into assessment and practice of crisis and suicide for individuals experiencing psychosis as well as an overview of the current psychopharmacological treatments regarding symptoms, co-occurring substance use and social determinants of health.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Discuss identification and screening for individuals experiencing early psychosis
• Discuss screening and de-escalation for individuals experiencing early psychosis
• Cite key considerations for non-prescribers of psychopharmacological interventions

AUDIENCE 

Community mental health providers serving Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, DC, and West Virginia

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION / COST

The University of Pennsylvania Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University of Pennsylvania Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Five CE credit(s) will be awarded for this program.

A $25 fee is applicable for anyone applying for APA CE credit for the home study course. There is no CE fee for participants attending the live (in-person or virtual) event.  

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