Description
This mini-course explores the risk factors, early indicators, and neurobiological characteristics of individuals at high familial risk for psychotic disorders, such as offspring of parents with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. It covers the cognitive and clinical features observed from childhood to adulthood, highlighting the elevated rates of psychopathology and comorbidities in these populations. The course also examines transdiagnostic approaches to assessing mental health risks, considering both psychological and biological factors, including the role of early adverse experiences and cannabis use. Prevention and intervention strategies, tailored to developmental stages, are discussed, with a focus on early identification and psychosocial support.
This mini-course builds on the Educational Update Session presented at the ECNP Congress in Milan, 21-24 September 2024.
Learning objectives
- Understand the risk factors for psychotic disorders
- Identify early indicators and comorbidities
- Evaluate prevention and intervention strategies
Audience
Mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and researchers, as well as advanced trainees in the field of psychiatry and clinical psychology. It is particularly relevant for those working with individuals at high familial risk for psychotic disorders, aiming to enhance their understanding of early indicators, risk factors, and effective intervention strategies. The course will also benefit those involved in research on psychosis, mental health development, and preventive care.
Course format
The mini-course series are based on the Educational Update Sessions presented at the ECNP Congress in Milan, 21-24 September 2024. They consist of two 30-minute lectures, incorporating interactive knowledge tests during the lectures.
Course schedule
Lecture 1.1 - Clinical manifestations and associated risk factors in children and adolescents at high-risk for psychosis and affective disorders (Covadonga Diaz-Caneja, Spain)
Lecture 1.2 - Self disturbance and identity diffusion in youth at risk for psychosis: preventive and therapeutic strategies (Lana Kambeitz-Ilankovic, Germany)
How to enrol
This course is freely accessible to all individuals with a myECNP account. If you do not yet have a myECNP account, please visit the ECNP website at ecnp.eu and navigate to the ‘myECNP’ tab.
Registration is open now.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at knowledge-hub@ecnp.eu.
Faculty
Covadonga Martínez Díaz-Caneja
Speaker
Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón | Spain
Lana Kambeitz-Ilankovic
Speaker
University of Cologne | Germany
Faculty
Covadonga Martínez Díaz-Caneja
Speaker
Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón | Spain
Lana Kambeitz-Ilankovic
Speaker
University of Cologne | Germany