Medication Management of Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Hours: 1.50 - 1.75
Despite being less common than other types of psychiatric disorders, schizophrenia contributes substantially to global estimates of disability. Almost 3 million Americans live with the illness in a given year (Torrey & Sinclair, 2018). There is reason for optimism for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and their families. Research has led to more effective medication approaches and continues to develop newer types of medications; at the same time, researchers are unraveling the complex causes of these disorders. The outlook for people with schizophrenia has improved over the last 25 years. Although there is no cure yet, it is important to remember that many people can manage the illness to lead independent, satisfying lives. The main goal of this course is to provide you with the information and current research you need to better understand how to collaborate in the treatment of schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
Despite being less common than other types of psychiatric disorders, schizophrenia contributes substantially to global estimates of disability. Almost 3 million Americans live with the illness in a given year (Torrey & Sinclair, 2018). There is reason for optimism for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and their families. Research has led to more effective medication approaches and continues to develop newer types of medications; at the same time, researchers are unraveling the complex causes of these disorders. The outlook for people with schizophrenia has improved over the last 25 years. Although there is no cure yet, it is important to remember that many people can manage the illness to lead independent, satisfying lives. The main goal of this course is to provide you with the information and current research you need to better understand how to collaborate in the treatment of schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
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Identify differences between typical and atypical antipsychotic medications.
List common side effects of antipsychotic medications.
Recognize antipsychotic medication-related side effects that should be immediately reported and/or addressed.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Treatment Approaches
Schizophrenia As a Group of Syndromes
Symptoms That are Addressed
Treatment and Rehabilitation of Schizophrenia
Medication
Prognosis and Course
Typical Antipsychotic Medications
Atypical Antipsychotics
Other Atypical Antipsychotics
Dosages and Method of Delivery
Injectable Antipsychotics
Medication Efficacy
Course of Treatment
Misconceptions about Antipsychotics
Other Treatments
Review
Summary
Section 3: Medication Side Effects
Meet Jerome
Side Effects
What Are Extrapyramidal Symptoms?
Medication-Induced Dystonia
Medication-Induced Dyskinesia
Medication-Induced Akathisia
Medication-Induced Parkinsonism (Pseudoparkinsonism)
Other Terms Associated with EPS
Prevalence Rates of Medication-Induced Movement Disorders
Diagnosing Movement Symptoms
What Do Movement Symptoms Look Like?
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Clozapine
Metabolic Side Effects
Metabolic Screening
Medication Risks and Selection
Avoiding Side Effects
Minimizing or Reversing Side Effects
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
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Monique Kahn, Psy.D. received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at Spokane Mental Health in Washington, which included specialty rotations in behavioral medicine and time-limited psychotherapies. She is licensed as a psychologist in Maine, where she was in private practice for 14 years, providing services to adult clients with varied presenting issues, but with particular emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, the relationship between psychosocial stress and illness, insomnia, and coping with chronic illness. She has taught in the undergraduate psychology program at Husson University in Maine. In addition, she has worked as a content writer and psychology subject matter expert for several major educational publishing firms. She joined Relias as a clinical content writer and subject matter expert in 2016. Disclosure: Monique Kahn, Psy.D. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.Expert Reviewer: John Cahill, MD, PhD
Dr. Cahill has experience in community psychiatry across both the UK and US healthcare systems. He specializes in building Learning Health Systems for early intervention and 'safety net' behavioral health services - towards better-value, person-centered, integrated care for individuals with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. After completing medical school in the UK, Dr. Cahill undertook both psychiatry residency and advanced clinical research fellowships at Yale, with a focus on knowledge translation, from the community to the lab, and vice versa, particularly in the study and management of psychotic disorders and their complex interaction with cannabinoids. He is board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. His work is founded on respect for the patient and caregiver experience, addressing the whole person, judicious prescribing practices and embracing a complex adaptive system perspective. His research interests involve using unifying principles and translational approaches to develop novel biomarkers, treatments, technologies, clinical guidelines and resident curricula for the care of psychotic disorders. He is faculty of both Yale School of Medicine and Yale School of Nursing. Disclosure: John Cahill, MD, PhD has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Psychologists; Intermediate level Professional Counselors; Intermediate level Social Workers; Nurses; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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