T3 Symposium: Management of and recovery from Psychosis

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What is the main focus of CBTp?

Changing inappropriate processing of stimuli (correct)
Managing anger and anxiety
Regulating dopamine levels
Treating trauma-related work

What is a common cognitive error addressed in CBT?

Graded exposure work
Selective attention to red cars
Jumping to conclusions (correct)
Relaxation techniques

What is a potential effect of changing thoughts in CBT?

Becoming more anxious and tense
Increased heart rate and sweating
Feeling less lonely and depressed (correct)
Experiencing more fear and tension

What is recommended by NICE for schizophrenia treatment?

Offer Cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis (CBTp) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of family therapy for psychosis?

Encouraging family members to refocus on their own lives (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of art therapy for psychosis?

Creative medium to help explore and articulate feelings (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential outcome of challenging delusional beliefs in CBT?

Reduced fear and tension (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of psychological treatments for co-morbidities like depression and bipolar disorder?

Mood management (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of specific coping strategies for families of individuals with psychosis?

Provide support for families (C) Signup and view all the answers

What may sessions look like in highly structured family therapy for psychosis?

Sharing information about mental health problems and treatment (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does art therapy help address negative symptoms associated with psychosis?

By promoting self-confidence (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential outcome of offering cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis (CBTp) according to NICE guidelines?

Reduced anxiety and depression (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp)?

To relieve distress and increase function rather than 'treat' delusions or 'get rid' of hallucinations (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Family Interventions in early intervention for psychosis?

To educate families about early warning signs and crisis planning (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ethos of Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) teams?

Hopeful, collaborative, empowering, with social recovery prioritized (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of treatment resistant symptoms in psychosis?

Persistent delusions or hallucinations despite medication (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the alternative to medication for distressing symptoms according to the text?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are some levels of psychological interventions mentioned in the text?

CBT for psychosis, psychologically informed work (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of psychologically informed case management in Early Intervention Teams?

Timeline of events leading to psychosis, relapse signature, early warning signs, crisis plan (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of self-management and advance directives according to the text?

Empowering individuals to manage their symptoms and plan for crises (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of psychologically informed work within Early Intervention Teams?

To empower individuals through collaborative and hopeful approaches (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of comorbidities mentioned in relation to psychological interventions?

Anxiety, depression, PTSD (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does CBTp aim to achieve according to the text?

Relieve distress and increase function rather than 'treat' delusions or 'get rid' of hallucinations. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely diagnosis for Sam?

Schizophreniform disorder (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely diagnosis for Alanna?

Bipolar I disorder with psychotic features (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely diagnosis for Patricia?

Major depressive disorder with psychotic features (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary neurotransmitter implicated in the Dopamine Hypothesis of psychosis?

Dopamine (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter system is associated with the Glutamate Hypothesis of psychosis?

Glutamatergic system (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common early intervention approach in psychosis?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential environmental factor associated with the development of psychosis?

Prenatal exposure to lead (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of behaviour is often associated with schizoaffective disorder?

Catatonic behavior (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of delusions are commonly observed in schizophrenia?

Persecutory delusions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of patients with Sam's diagnosis will have persistent mild positive and negative symptoms that can be managed in the community?

35% (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder is characterized by fixed, false beliefs that others are conspiring or acting against the individual?

Delusional Disorder (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated lifetime prevalence for schizophrenia?

0.9% (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that multiple factors such as genetic vulnerability, viral exposure, and substance use contribute to the risk of schizophrenia?

Multiple hit theory (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Thought insertion' refers to the feeling that:

Others are directly putting thoughts into one's head (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Running commentary' hallucination involves:

Voice/s describing what the person is doing as they go about their business (D) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of patients with Sam's diagnosis will have severe symptoms unresponsive to treatment and may require institutionalized care?

10% (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder is characterized by fixed, false beliefs that one has a special importance or ability?

Delusional Disorder (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of hallucination involves experiencing a perception in the absence of stimulus?

Visual hallucinations (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Thought broadcasting' refers to the feeling that:

Others know what one is thinking (A) Signup and view all the answers