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Clinicians often have extensive experience treating individuals with chronic psychotic disorders, but usually have very limited experience with treating individuals with first episode psychosis. This presentation focuses on how first episode schizophrenia-spectrum disorder are similar and also differ from the multi-episode versions of these disorders. Topics reviewed include the results of research studies of individuals with first episode schizophrenia-spectrum disorders and the clinical implications of the findings.
Recorded webinar, non-interactive, self-paced distance learning activity with post-test.
This presentation was recorded on July 11, 2019.
Describe the major findings from first episode treatment studies about symptom outcomes.
Describe the major findings from first episode treatment studies about side effects of medication treatment.
Identify the major health risks for individuals with schizophrenia and discuss the recommended guidelines for minimizing these risks.
Psychiatrist, Physician (non-psychiatrist), Physician Assistant, Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Introductory; Intermediate
Estimated Time to Complete
Estimated Duration: 1.0 hour
Program Start Date: July 30, 2025
Program End Date: July 30, 2028
Ongoing Interdisciplinary Discussion Board
After completing the course, engage with colleagues in the mental health field through the Webinar Roundtable Topics discussion board. This is an easy way to network and share ideas with other clinicians who participate in this webinar. Access through the discussion tab.
After evaluating the activity, participants will be provided with an opportunity evaluate the activity and, claim hours of participation and print an official CME certificate (physicians) or certificate of participation (non-physicians) showing the event date and hours earned.
Continuing Education Credit
In support of improving patient care, American Psychiatric Association (APA) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The APA designates this live event for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Faculty and Planner Disclosures
The American Psychiatric Association adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity - including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others - are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
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Delbert Robinson, MD, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Northwell Health. Disclosure: Consultant - Otsuka, Innovative Science Solutions, Costello Medical, Janssen, Neurocrine, Lundbeck, US WorldMeds, Neuronix, Health Analytics.
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Teri Brister, PhD, LPC, National Alliance on Mental Illness. Dr. Brister has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. (Reviewed on 6/23/22)
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