Psychosis Uncovered: Recognizing Early Symptoms and How Treatment Helps

Description:

Gain the knowledge and confidence to recognize psychosis early and connect individuals to the care they need. This engaging presentation explores what psychosis is, related disorders, early warning signs and symptoms, Missouri’s treatment model, and where to access specialized care.

Hear directly from an individual with lived experience and learn practical strategies for building trust, engaging individuals in care, and providing compassionate, person-centered support.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Identify key features of psychosis, including psychosis-related disorders and early signs and symptoms.
2. Describe Missouri’s early psychosis treatment model and identify resources and pathways for accessing specialized care.
3. Apply person-centered strategies for engaging individuals experiencing psychosis in care, informed by lived-experience perspectives.