Interventions in Early Psychosis (PSYT90113)
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About this subject
Contact information
September
School of Melbourne Custom Programs
Currently enrolled students:
- General information:http://commercial.unimelb.edu.au/custom-education/courses/managingearlypsychosis
- Email:TL-youthmentalhealth@unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
Overview
| Availability | September - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject introduces the student to a range of key, best-practice psychosocial interventions in early psychosis, with the view that students can integrate these interventions into their own clinical practice. Course content includes:-
- Case formulation
- Psycho-education in early psychosis
- Crisis intervention and risk management in early psychosis
- Functional recovery in early psychosis
- Family work in early psychosis
- Psychological interventions in early psychosis
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of this subject students will be able to:
- Describe a range of best-practice psychosocial interventions for early psychosis
- Explain the utility and importance of using a case formulation-based approach to early psychosis
- Develop a formulation-based treatment plan for a young person with early psychosis and their family
- Critically evaluate the use of psychosocial interventions in early psychosis
Generic skills
Participation in this subject will enhance students’:
- Capacity to translate knowledge into practice
- Critical and analytical thinking skills
- Problem solving skills
- Written communication skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to find, evaluate and use relevant information
- Capacity for logical and independent thought
Last updated: 3 November 2022