Helping Individuals with a Recent Onset Psychosis Thrive: Tips on Supported Education-Presentation and Q&A

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In this webinar, Dr. Shirley Glynn discusses strategies for supporting individuals with a recent onset of psychosis in their educational pursuits. She highlights the importance of understanding the individual's trajectory before their diagnosis and how symptoms can impact their school performance. Dr. Glynn emphasizes the need for individualized plans, such as Individual Education Plans (IEP) or 504 plans, which can provide accommodations and support for students with performance deficits. She also discusses the benefits of staying in school and pursuing higher education, including increased likelihood of workforce participation and higher wages. Dr. Glynn provides practical tips for supporting high schoolers and college students, including accessing disability services, developing study habits, and addressing cognitive difficulties. She also highlights the importance of social development in high school and college settings and encourages collaboration with families. Dr. Glynn emphasizes the need for ongoing support and discusses strategies for continuing support after the individual's participation in a supported education program ends. Overall, this webinar provides valuable insights and strategies for assisting individuals with psychosis in their educational pursuits. The webinar is a collaboration between PEPMID and SMI Advisor, with support from SAMHSA and the American Psychiatric Association. CEUs are offered for physicians and psychologists.

Keywords

webinar

Dr. Shirley Glynn

psychosis

educational pursuits

Individual Education Plans

504 plans

accommodations

school performance

disability services

study habits

social development