Caring for People with Psychosis and Schizophrenia
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Caring for People with Psychosis and Schizophrenia at FutureLearn Overview
Duration | 4 weeks |
Total fee | ₹2,204 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Credential | Certificate |
Caring for People with Psychosis and Schizophrenia at FutureLearn Highlights
- Duration 4 weeks
- Weekly study 3 hours
- 100% online Learn at your own pace
Caring for People with Psychosis and Schizophrenia at FutureLearn Course details
- Psychosis conditions, including schizophrenia, are treatable mental health problems that can affect anyone although very few people talk about the conditions and their impact on families. Millions of people across the globe find themselves thrust unexpectedly into a role providing support and care when a relative develops psychosis. Carers can play a major role in supporting their relative's progress and recovery.
- This four-week course will explore some of the key issues and questions relevant to a carer who is supporting a relative with psychosis such as:
- This free online course will provide opportunities to share your views and experiences with carers from around the world. It will also include opportunities to consider how the recent Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic affects caregiving experiences and relationships.
- You can find out more in Dr. Juliana Onwumere's post for the FutureLearn blog.
Caring for People with Psychosis and Schizophrenia at FutureLearn Curriculum
UNDERSTANDING PSYCHOSIS AND SCHIZOPHRENIA
WELCOME
UNDERSTANDING PSYCHOSIS
SYMPTOMS OF PSYCHOSIS: HALLUCINATIONS
SYMPTOMS OF PSYCHOSIS: DELUSIONS
SYMPTOMS OF PSYCHOSIS: NEGATIVE SYMPTOMS
FIRST-HAND ACCOUNT
SARS -CoV-2 (COVID-19) AND SYMPTOMS OF PSYCHOSIS
WEEK 1 SUMMARY
CAUSES, MEDICATION AND TREATMENT
WELCOME TO WEEK 2
CAUSES OF PSYCHOSIS: TRAUMA
CAUSES OF PSYCHOSIS: CANNABIS
WHAT TREATMENTS AIM TO ACHIEVE: MEDICATIONS
WHAT TREATMENTS AIM TO ACHIEVE: MANAGING MEDICATIONS
WHAT TREATMENTS AIM TO ACHIEVE: TALKING TREATMENTS
WEEK 2 SUMMARY
THE IMPACT OF CAREGIVING
WELCOME TO WEEK 3
THE IMPACT OF CAREGIVING
FIRST-HAND ACCOUNTS
YOUNG PEOPLE AS CARERS
SIBLINGS AS CAREGIVERS
PARTNERS AS CARERS
MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE CARER
SARS -CoV-2 (COVID-19): CAREGIVING THROUGH THE PANDEMIC
WEEK 3 SUMMARY
SUPPORTING RECOVERY
WELCOME TO WEEK 4
PSYCHOSIS AND PHYSICAL HEALTH
THE POSSIBILITY OF RECOVERY
DEALING WITH PROBLEM BEHAVIOUR
IMPROVING COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATING ABOUT HEALTH
WEEK 4 SUMMARY
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