Serious Mental Illness: Introduction to Psychosis Etiology, Assessment, and Treatment

Course Summary

This course discusses the complexities involved in assessing, diagnosing, and treating “serious mental illness”; the challenges individuals with serious mental illness face; common stigma and biases; and how to best treat this population according to evidence-based treatment and best practices.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Report an increase in confidence in working with individuals with serious mental illness
2. Increase knowledge of serious mental illness symptoms, diagnoses, and how to talk to clients and families
3. Examine how culture, background, and life experiences influence work with individuals with serious mental illness
4. Describe intersecting identities that present challenges for individuals with serious mental illness

Learning Audience

The learners for this training are behavioral health service providers, social workers, counselors, peer support specialists, and other professionals who support individuals with substance use and behavioral health conditions.

Course Duration

• 60 minutes

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