Description
This interactive workshop explores the co-occurrence of first episode psychosis (FEP) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Staff that founded the HYPE program present this workshop. HYPE is an early intervention program for borderline personality disorder. HYPE comprises a clinical program that provides assessment and treatment for young people with BPD, as well as research and service development and training programs. One of the areas of clinical and research focus is that of the co-occurrence of BPD and FEP.At the completion of the workshop you will be able to:
• Describe the rationale for early intervention in BPD
• Outline the evidence regarding the co-occurrence and combined trajectory of BPD and psychosis
• Identify specific interventions for BPD and associated problems in young people
• Outline a model of BPD and FEP
• Discuss pilot data about the effectiveness of an integrated treatment model for FEP & BPD
Trainers
- Louise McCutcheon (Clinical Psychologist/Senior Program Manager HYPE/CAT Trainer) — Orygen Youth Health
Categories:
Capability 10 - Delivering compassionate care, support and treatment,
Capability 4 - Understanding and responding to trauma,
Working with infants, children, and younger persons
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Medical,
Nursing,
Other
Levels:
Introductory,
Intermediate
Lifespans:
Adolescent,
Youth,
Adult
09:15 to 16:00 Add to calendar
Parkville
The ESW Services training is FULLY subsidised for Clinicians employed by the Victorian Government Mental Health Service. If you are not a Victorian Government Public Mental Health Clinician, you are welcome to attend training to develop skills for working in the area of First Episode Psychosis. Workshop cost is $220 per full day of training.
