Understanding Psychosis with System-Involved Youth

Nicole Klasey

Training Description

Some foster youth exhibit psychotic features which can include auditory or visual hallucinations, paranoia or other delusions. It’s important for those who support system-involved youth to understand the different diagnoses and symptoms associated with psychosis and how to effectively support them. This training will help you understand how effective responses to system involved youth suffering from psychosis can improve outcomes for them.

Learning Objectives

1. Participants will be able to identify at least 3 symptoms of schizophrenia.

2. Participants will be able to explain how system involved youth may experience hallucinations.