Understanding Psychosis (Coursera)

Participants will learn about the signs and symptoms of psychosis; the treatments that work; the promising directions in research; and the skills and strategies that may help engage this population in medical settings. Academic lectures are interspersed with interviews with expert therapists, psychiatrists, researchers, and people living with psychosis. After completing this activity, participants will be able to summarize the health disparities facing people with psychosis, determine reasons why these health disparities exist, and illustrate examples of communication styles that can help promote health in this population.

What you'll learn

- Define psychosis

- Describe the health disparities associated with psychosis-spectrum disorders

- Utilize strategies that improve engagement of individuals with psychosis in healthcare

- Explain the relevance of Trauma-Informed Care to psychosis-spectrum disorders

Syllabus

Module 1: Psychosis Fundamentals

During the first course module, participants will be introduced to the course; will learn key terms related to psychosis; and will learn more about what it is like to have a psychosis episode.

Module 2: Mental Health Services: History and New Directions

During the second course module, participants will learn the evidence-based treatment approaches for psychosis; will gain a historical perspective on mental health treatment; and will learn techniques that are helpful for engaging people with psychosis in healthcare.

Module 3: Psychosis and Health

During the third course module, participants will gain a better understanding of the health disparities facing individuals living with psychosis spectrum disorders, as well as potential solutions.

Module 4 : Trauma-Informed Care

During the fourth and final course module, participants will learn about Trauma-Informed Care and why it is particularly important in providing healthcare for people with psychosis.