Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Caring for People with Psychosis and Schizophrenia
King's College London
This online course explored some of the key issues and relevant questions related to caring for people with psychosis and schizophrenia. It covered a range of topics including understanding different symptoms, causes, treatments and the impact on carer health, wellbeing and relationships.
4 weeks, 3 hours per week
Dr Juliana Onwumere
Lecturer in Clinical Psychology & Consultant Clinical Psychologist
King's College London
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Describe the key symptoms and causes of psychosis, the role of psychological and pharmacological treatments, and the meaning and process of recovery
- Identify common physical health problems in psychosis and obstacles to implementing healthier lifestyle options
- Describe the impact that psychosis can have on individuals in a caregiving role and strategies to support improved wellbeing
- Discuss techniques for reducing communication difficulties in caregiving relationships
Syllabus
- Reviewing descriptions of psychosis, including main symptoms and causes
- Reviewing psychological and pharmacological treatments, what they aim to achieve, and common medication side effects
- Understanding the physical health needs of people with psychosis, and the challenges to implement and maintain healthy lifestyle options
- Reviewing the subjective experience of caregiving across different groups, implications for their health and strategies to improve their wellbeing
- Dealing with common communication difficulties and illustrating helpful coping strategies.
Issued on 16th December 2016
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