Supporting Recovery for Individuals with Schizophrenia

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

A. About this Course

B. Learning Objectives

Section 2: Symptoms of Schizophrenia

A. Betsy’s Uncle Dave: Schizophrenia in 1958

B. Betsy’s Uncle Dave: Schizophrenia in 2018

C. What Changed?

D. Some Basics about Schizophrenia

E. Symptoms of Schizophrenia

F. Delusions

G. Hallucinations

H. Disorganized Speech

I. Disorganized Behavior

J. Negative Symptoms

K. Cognitive Difficulties

L. Schizophrenia and Violent Behavior

M. Suicide and Schizophrenia

N. Ruling Out Other Diagnoses

O. Review

P. Summary

Section 3: The Etiology of Schizophrenia

A. Causes of Schizophrenia

B. The Heritability of Schizophrenia

C. Schizophrenia and Neurotransmitters

D. Schizophrenia and Structural Abnormalities in the Brain

E. Schizophrenia and Neurodevelopment

F. Schizophrenia and Cannabis

G. Prenatal and Perinatal Factors

H. Other Scientific Theories

I. Review

J. Summary

Section 4: Recovery and Schizophrenia

A. Recovery and Wellness

B. What is Recovery?

C. Guiding Principles of Recovery

D. Is Recovery Possible?

E. Integrated Treatment of Schizophrenia

F. Medication Management

G. Cognitive Behavior Therapy

H. Integrated Treatment for Comorbid Substance Use Disorders

I. Wellness Programs

J. Assertive Community Treatment

K. Family Support Interventions

L. Supported Employment

M. Peer Support Specialists

N. Review

O. Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

A. Summary

B. Course Contributors

C. Resources

D. References

E. Congratulations!

F. Exam

G. BrainSparks

Dr. Jenkins is a Counseling Psychologist, and a professor of psychology at Wagner College in New York. He teaches a variety of courses, including Health Psychology, Psychological Testing, Psychopathology, Sleep and Dreams, Principles of Counseling Psychology, and Positive Psychology. He also has extensive clinical experience, and has worked in prisons, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and college counseling centers providing individual and group psychotherapy, as well as psychoeducational workshops. He is an associate fellow of the Albert Ellis Institute for Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and completed a year-long post-doctoral training at the institute. Dr. Jenkins scholarly works have been published in top psychological journals and edited books, and presented at national conferences. Disclosure: Steve Jenkins, Ph.D. has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Patricia Scheifler, Director of Partnership for Recovery, is a psychiatric social worker with more than 30 years of psychiatric treatment experience. As a nationally recognized speaker, trainer, consultant, and author, Ms. Scheifler has devoted her entire professional career to providing, developing, and enhancing recovery-oriented services for people who have severe persistent mental illness. She has created many workbooks, workshops, books, e-learning courses, and training videos for mental health service providers. Disclosure: Patricia Scheifler, MSW, PIP has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Kristen achieved a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling from The George Washington University. Kristen has experience working with individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia in settings including Vocational Rehabilitation, Assisted Living Facilities, and Community Support Services. Disclosure: Kristen Fuchs MA, LPC, CRC has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

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 no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.