The psychosis response guide : how to help young people in psychiatric crises / Carina A. Iati, PsyD, Rachel N. Waford, PhD.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Iati, Carina A., author.

Waford, Rachel N., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Adolescent psychotherapy.

Schizophrenia--Treatment.

Schizophrenia.

Psychoses--Treatment.

Psychoses.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (180 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Springer Publishing Company, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The first book for non-specialists on intervening and helping young persons who may be experiencing psychosis In recent years, there has been increasing attention given to young people with emerging psychotic illness, both in popular media coverage of current events as well as policies and movements toward providing specialized services to this.

Contents:

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Share The Psychosis Response Guide: How to Help Young People in Psychiatric Crises; Introduction: Mission and Purpose of This Book; Chapter 1: What Do We Know About Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and Treatment Options?; Diagnosing Mental Illness; What are Psychotic Disorders?; Causes and Precipitants of Psychotic Illness; Treatments for Psychotic Illness; Medication; Psychotherapy; Rehabilitative Therapies; Treatment Settings; Support for Early Intervention; Research to Date; Crunching the Numbers

Dedicated Research ProgramsA Policy Shift; Why Are You So Vital to This Process?; References; Chapter 2: What Does a First Psychotic Episode Look Like?; Five Major Categories of Symptoms Associated with a Psychotic Episode; Positive Symptoms; Negative Symptoms; Disorganized Symptoms; Affective Symptoms; Cognitive Symptoms; Associated Symptoms of a Psychotic Episode; Abnormal Motor Behavior; Poor Insight; How do Symptoms Appear in Daily Life?; Decline in Academic or Work Performance; Academic Performance; Work; Unusual Behavior; Interpersonal Relationships; Decline in Caring for Self

Social IsolationIncreased Substance Use; Impairment in Concentration and Attention; Summary; Reference; Chapter 3: How Can You Engage an Individual Identified as Needing Assistance?; What to Expect When Approaching with Concern; Typical Responses; Important Considerations Prior to Intervention; Context; State of the Illness; Relationships; Basic Engagement Behavior; Verbal Behavior; Nonverbal Behaviors; Summary; Exhibit 3.1: Christopher; Exhibit 3.2: Jenelle; Exhibit 3.3: Sandra; Exhibit 3.4: Michael; Chapter 4: How Can You Intervene?; Assessment of an Objective Concern: Is there a Problem?

Unsafe or Bizarre BehaviorsGeneral "Red Flags"; Systematic Assessment of the Environment: When and How Should I Intervene?; Assessment of the Situation; Assessment of the Person's Safety; Introducing and Encouraging the Idea of Help: What can I do?; Step 1: Create a Supportive Environment; Step 2: Initiating the Conversation; Step 3: Introducing the Notion of Treatment or Help; Developing a Plan; Common Reactions and Responses; How to Determine Immediate Needs; Final Considerations; Exhibit 4.1: Andre; Exhibit 4.2: Deena; Exhibit 4.3: Joel; Exhibit 4.4: Jamie; Exhibit 4.5: Kenya

Exhibit 4.6: AidenExhibit 4.7: Coping Plan; Chapter 5: Follow-Up and Outcomes; Potential Outcomes Following Your Intervention; Declining All Treatment Options; Hospitalization; Outpatient Treatment; What is the Best Way for You to Follow-Up?; Obligations and Limitations of Professions; Experience and Training; Requests of the Individual; Personal Comfort Level; How to Continue to Help; Practical Support; Emotional Support; Supporting Connections With Additional Resources; Processing Your Own Reactions; Summary; Chapter 6: National Resources; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

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ISBN:

0-8261-2438-0

OCLC:

935252143