OVERVIEW

Psychotic onset, often occurring in adolescence, may result in reducing patient and family autonomy and in preventing the formation of identity and mastery of self. Early intervention makes possible supporting the patient in preserving self-esteem and abilities, helping to prevent demoralization and self-esteem loss, so that he exercises a form of empowerment. Identifing the aspects that characterize the onset of the disorders before they stabilizeis important to apply this preventive approach.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Know the theoretical basics, cognitive-behavioral techniques and develop the skills for their application in psychiatric rehabilitation, deepening knowledge of the organization and network of services, major EBP rehabilitation treatments and scientific evidence including Social skills training , Problem solving, IPT as well as the early rehabilitation methodology in psychiatry.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course aims to provide knowledge on the main methods and techniques of early rehabilitative intervention, with particular reference to the psychotic onset.

At the end of this course the student will be able, on the basis of the main national and international experiences, to show knowledge of the theoretical basis of high-risk mental states and psychotic onset, in their development and evolution, listing their risk factors. and basic symptoms.
The student will show that he has made the knowledge that underlies the design and organization of an Early intervention Service, describing its general characteristics analytically; in the light of the most recent conception of mental illness and of preventive modalities in dealing with it, to illustrate the interventions and treatments used, rehabilitation and support both individual and group, describing the specific techniques and tools of evaluation.
The student will have to show his / her orientation in the overview of the recent contributions of scientific research in the field of scientific evidence and psychosocial treatments on psychotic onset, with reference to his hereditary bases and to his instrumental evaluation.
In the exposition of all the discussed topics it will be necessary to show that you have acquired and will use the terminology and the appropriate

TEACHING METHODS

Teaching consists of frontal lessons, divided into three parts for a total of 10 hours.
Within the frontal lessons students will discuss some Clinical cases. 

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

1 Risk factors for psychotic outbreak
2 Theoretical Requirements for Early Rehabilitation Intervention
3 International Experiences and Evidence
4 Early intervention manual: the Italian experience

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Angelo Cocchi, Anna Meneghelli "Rischio ed esordio psicotico: una sfida che continua - Manuale di intervento precoce" EDI - ERMES - Milan, 2012  

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

ANDREA PRESTA (President)

ALESSANDRO NUCERA

ANTONIO D'AMBROSIO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

ANNAPAOLA MAZZA (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Second semester

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam will take place in oral form, will be the subject of examining the contents of the lectures as well as the suggested reference text.
The examination will be passed with a vote of at least 18/30

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The exam will assess whether the student has reached an adequate level of knowledge about symptoms, illnesses and rehabilitation treatments. It must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of scientific evidence regarding new rehabilitation approaches and their implementation.

Exam schedule