Screening for Psychosis in Adolescents: Consideration of the Knowns and Unknowns-Presentation And Q&A

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In this webinar, Dr. Adelsheim discusses screening for psychosis in adolescents. She is joined by Dr. Woodbury, a clinical social worker and early psychosis researcher. Dr. Adelsheim explains that the goal of the webinar is to focus on conceptual issues in screening, rather than providing a specific screening tool recommendation. She emphasizes the importance of understanding why screening is necessary and being an informed consumer of the available tools. Dr. Woodbury adds that the screening thresholds for different populations may vary, and highlights the importance of considering the context, language, and individual understanding when interpreting screening results. They discuss the increased prevalence of psychotic and psychotic-like experiences in adolescents, and the importance of early detection and intervention. Dr. Woodbury also highlights the challenges in accurately identifying and diagnosing psychosis in adolescents, as well as the potential harm that can be caused by misinterpreting screening results. They recommend a cautious and individualized approach when discussing screening results with adolescents and their families, focusing on validating and understanding their experiences rather than categorizing them as positive or negative. The webinar also touches on the need for further research on screening tools and the impact of cultural and religious factors on interpreting screening results.

Keywords

webinar

psychosis

adolescents

screening

early detection

misinterpreting screening results

individualized approach

validating experiences

further research

interpreting screening results