Psychosis 101
DESCRIPTION:
Recording date: June 1st, 2020
In this session, the Cleghorn team will discuss what psychosis is, breaking down its “anatomy”, its three phases and reasons for why it develops. The team will also share about the Cleghorn Clinic and offer some tips on how to engage youth who may be experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Finally, the Youth Peer Mentor will share about their episode of psychosis to illustrate their experiences.
The content of this session may be suited for youths 16 and older. Services at Cleghorn Early Intervention Clinic is available to young people 16 and older.
Presented by:
- Ilyas Khamis, Cleghorn Early Intervention Clinic
- Ally Czepita, Cleghorn Early Intervention Clinic
- Dave Edacheril, Cleghorn Early Intervention Clinic
- Kelly Tanner, Cleghorn Early Intervention Clinic
- Brian Cooper, Cleghorn Early Intervention Clinic
Cleghorn Early Intervention Clinic is part of St. Joeseph's Healthcare Hamilton.
Related resources:
- Because Your Mind Matters: youth-friendly information on psychosis
- Early Psychosis Intervention Ontario Network
- Canadian Consortium for Early Intervention in Psychosis
