Experiencing psychosis is very psychologically distressful for the individual therefore, measures should be taken to minimise the distress and provide reassurance during a psychotic episode. Psychosis, as a symptom of complex or severe psychological illness takes a long time to manifest with research in the field of psychology and psychiatry reporting that early stages can last for over a year or even years.

Applied psychology and psychiatric research has reported that 3% of people will experience psychosis at some time in their lives, with psychosis emerging during late teens to mid- twenties. It has also been documented that about 100,000 adolescents and young adults in the US experience first episode psychosis every year. Presentations usually include sensory experiences like seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting or feeling thing that do not exist. However, on a positive note with early intervention and appropriate treatment individuals may gain full recovery and psychological functionality.

This practical course will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to support someone experiencing psychosis, manage a psychotic episode or help yourself so as not to get to the point when you are out of reality. With increased awareness, you will be able to recognize warning signs, implement early intervention and if the condition worsens manage the psychotic episode, suicide risk and violet or aggressive behavior, seek appropriate treatment and achieve full recovery.

Furthermore, this course is FULLY ACCREDITED by the International Association of Therapists therefore, you will be able to gain membership with them as an accredited practitioner on completion of this course with our reference