The Risk of Psychotic Disorders among Adolescents

This study analyses the risk of adolescents’ vulnerability to develop a psychotic disorder, as well as the risk factors that may contribute to the development of psychosis.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to study the vulnerability to developing a psychotic disorder in adolescents and to analyse the main risk factors.

Editor's comments:
The prognosis of psychotic disorders worsens if the clinical manifestations are not detected early enough. Therefore, this article highlights the importance of addressing exogenous and controllable risk factors early on, and of raising awareness of these disorders among the general population.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The definition and classification of psychotic disorders.

2. Key developments and characteristics of the adolescence stage of an individual.
3. The risk factors for the development of psychotic disorders.
4. Protective factors that may influence mental health.
5. Possible preventative interventions for psychosis.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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