Friday, November 16, 2018, 12:00 AM - Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 12:00 AM PST

Internet Enduring Material Sponsored by the Stanford University School of Medicine. Presented by the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine

This CME activity provides a practical approach to the identification and screening of suspected psychosis. Narrative storytelling and didactic pieces provide a unique insight into the mind of a patient experiencing the early signs and symptoms of psychosis. Case scenarios will be used to demonstrate skills in talking to young people, and their families, about psychosis. Early warning signs will be reviewed along with high-yield screening questions to support understanding, identifying and treating psychosis in adolescents and young adults.

Intended Audience  

This course is designed for family practice, primary care, pediatrics and psychiatry physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and school social workers.

  Release Date: November 16, 2018
  Expiration Date: November 16, 2021
  Estimated Time to Complete: 2 Hours
  CME Credits Offered: 2.00
  Registration Fee: FREE
 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (2.00 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (2.00 hours)

1. Recognize the identifying signs of psychosis and the range of patient presentations in psychosis
2. Describe the signs of psychosis and impact of misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis
3. Apply appropriate screening questions to aid the identification of a possible ?psychotic disorder

The Stanford University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Stanford University School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Please check with your state’s credentialing board for their requirements.

 

Cultural and Linguistic Competency

The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: http://lane.stanford.edu/portals/cultural.html

Bibliography

Hardy KV, Ballon JS, Adelsheim S, Noordsy DL, editors. Intervening Early in Psychosis: A Team Approach. Washington DC: American Psychiatric Publishing, in press

Hardy KV, Ballon JS. Intervening early in first episode psychosis in a college setting. In: Student Mental Health: A Guide for Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Leaders Serving in Higher Education, edited by L.W. Roberts. Washington DC: American Psychiatric Press, 2018

Pesko M, Poon AW, Noordsy DL. The psychiatric evaluation of the young adult university student. In: Student Mental Health: A Guide for Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Leaders Serving in Higher Education, edited by L.W. Roberts. Washington DC: American Psychiatric Press, 2018

Sale T, Fetzer P, Humensky J, Baker M, Hardy K, Noordsy D, Adelsheim S. The integration of early psychosis services in a system of care framework: Opportunities, issues and recommendations. Monograph for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, April, 2018

Hardy KV, Noordsy DL, Ballon JS, McGovern MP, Solomon C, Wiltsey-Stirman S. Impact of age of onset of psychosis and engagement in higher education on duration of untreated psychosis. Journal of Mental Health, ePub ahead of print, 28 April, 2018, doi: 10.1080/09638237.2018.1466047 

Noordsy DL, Burgess J, Hardy KV, Yudofsky LM, Ballon JS. Therapeutic potential of physical exercise in early psychosis. The American Journal of Psychiatry, 175(3):209-214, 2018

Noordsy DL, Rush WK. Initial presentation with schizophrenia: Assessment, management and long-term outcomes. Journal of Clinical Outcomes Medicine, 9:208-215, 2002

For a complete list, please view the References/Bibliography page in the Course.

The registration form for this activity is currently unavailable.

Disclosures

The following planners and authors have indicated that that they have no relationships with industry to disclose relative to the content of this activity:

Douglas Louis Noordsy, MD
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry 
Stanford University School of Medicine
Course Director, Author

Kate Hardy, Psych.D 
Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Stanford University School of Medicine
Co-Course Director, Author

Steven Adelsheim, MD 
Clinical Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Stanford University School of Medicine 
Planner

Stanford University School of Medicine has received and has used undesignated program funding from Pfizer, Inc. to facilitate the development of innovative CME activities designed to enhance physician competence and performance and to implement advanced technology. A portion of this funding supports this activity.