202 Psychosis and Schizophrenia Symposium
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Which topic will be discussed in this presentation?

  • Epidemiology of psychotic disorders
  • Early intervention in psychosis (correct)
  • Prognosis and recovery concepts
  • Treatment principles for schizophrenia

    • What does the presenter hope the audience will do after the presentation?

  • Take a masterclass on schizophrenia
  • Explore the biopsychosocial model of treating psychosis
  • Research and educate themselves further (correct)
  • Focus on collaborative ways to treat psychosis

    • What is the presenter's profession?

  • Researcher
  • Therapist
  • Consultant (correct)
  • Psychiatrist

    • What is the main focus of the presentation?

    <p>Early intervention principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the population is estimated to have psychosis spectrum disorders?

    <p>3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate prevalence of bipolar disorder with psychosis in the population?

    <p>0.25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do males and females tend to present with psychosis symptoms?

    <p>Males present in late teens to early twenties, while females present about five years later</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical course of psychosis after the first episode?

    <p>Sustained remission with occasional relapses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the Early Intervention Service?

    <p>To manage the first episode of psychosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended intervention for resolving anxiety and depression?

    <p>CBT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Early Intervention Service ensure individuals engage with the health service?

    <p>By reducing stigma associated with diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Early Intervention Service during the first three years after diagnosis?

    <p>To engage individuals and promote language for explanation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are the recovery rates so low in psychosis?

    <p>Late diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of early intervention in promoting recovery in psychosis?

    <p>It helps reduce the risk of relapses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prodromal stage of psychosis?

    <p>The stage where individuals have subtle cognitive, social, and motor changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of individuals with at-risk mental states transform into first-episode psychosis on a 3 to 5 year follow-up?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of individuals with psychosis in the first episode will attain functional recovery?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the chances of attaining remission from the first episode to the second episode?

    <p>They decrease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the response to treatment in the first episode and the response to treatment in subsequent episodes?

    <p>The response rates are lower in subsequent episodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between remission and recovery in the context of psychosis?

    <p>Remission refers to a reduction in symptoms, while recovery refers to full psychosocial and functional recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT mentioned as part of the early intervention for reducing BP?

    <p>Pharmaceutical interventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long has it been since services in the UK were launched for reducing BP?

    <p>About two decades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which specialist is NOT mentioned as part of the early intervention team?

    <p>Occupational therapists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of reducing the GAAP?

    <p>To allow the person to regain recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered crucial in reducing BP according to the text?

    <p>The first five years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the components mentioned as part of early intervention?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age range is typically associated with the onset of typical psychotic symptoms?

    <p>Late teens to early twenties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the early signs of psychosis that may be observed in individuals during their early adolescence?

    <p>Subtle motor, cognitive, and social deficits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which environmental factors are mentioned as potential risk factors for the later development of psychosis?

    <p>In utero difficulties, viral infections, and instrumentation during delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pathways are mentioned as being dysregulated in individuals with psychosis?

    <p>Dopamine and glutamatergic pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age range does the tail of psychosis typically date back to?

    <p>Eight to ten years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the early cognitive changes associated with psychosis?

    <p>Subtle motor, cognitive, and social deficits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which genetic factors are associated with early cognitive changes in psychosis?

    <p>Genes modulating the immune response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some environmental risk factors for the development of psychosis?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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