Access the latest lines of current research in psychotic disorders with this Postgraduate diploma"

This Postgraduate diploma deepens in the quality of life of patients and in the most effective pharmacological treatments for each type of psychotic disorders according to the latest advances in this area of mental health.

Thus, during the six months of duration of this 100% online program, the psychologists will renew their knowledge about Psychotic Disorders and the contributions of each family of drugs to address them. In addition, emphasis will be placed on Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

Psychotic disorders considerably affect the quality of life of sufferers and their immediate environment. In this scenario the psychologists are key, so this course will address the influence of the disease on family dynamics, the rehabilitative role of professionals dedicated to this area and the latest pharmacological developments for its treatment, as well as the physiological changes involved.

This program will also allow the mental health professional to delve into the current legal regulations and how they influence certain pathologies. All this with an expert teaching team in this health area, with experience in centers and hospitals of reference, which will provide students with a renewed content and close to the reality that psychologists live day to day.

An excellent opportunity to acquire all the scientific knowledge about Psychotic Disorders in a flexible teaching modality that allows to connect to the virtual platform from any device with Internet connection and without fixed schedules.

Deepen recent coping strategies and skills for dealing with Psychotic Disorders"

This Postgraduate diploma in Psychotic Disorders Today ccontains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Psychology and Psychotic Disorders
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents with which it is conceived gather scientific and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Practical case simulations will give you a more updated and real knowledge about treatment in patients with psychotic episodes"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professionals with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby students must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

Delve into the evolution and role of women in mental health with this 100% online program"

This program allows you to delve into suicide in psychotic disorders and risk factors in certain patients"

The study plan of the Postgraduate diploma consists of 3 modules developed by the teaching team carefully selected by TECH. Throughout the 6 months of duration of this program, the psychologist will deepen in the approach and treatment of Psychotic Disorders with special emphasis on the patients themselves and their family environment. In addition, they will learn about the existing regulatory framework that affects psychotic disorders to a greater or lesser extent. All this with a more agile learning thanks to the video summaries of each topic and the Relearning system, based on the reiteration of the contents. 

A study plan with a Relearning system that will facilitate the renewal of knowledge in the therapeutic approach"

Module 1. Special Considerations in the Approach and Treatment of Psychotic Disorders

1.1. Pharmacological Treatment or not of Psychotic Disorders

1.1.1. A Difficult Debate to Close

1.2. Changes in Pharmacological Treatment up to the Present Day

1.2.1. The Abandonment of Certain Drugs

1.3. Antipsychotics and their Influence on the Patient's Quality of Life

1.3.1. Factors that Determine Correct Adherence

1.4. Other Pharmacological Modalities Used in Psychotic Disorders
1.5. Pharmacological Developments

1.5.1. New and Relevant Studies

1.6. Influence of Medication on the Brain

1.6.1. Responses through Neuroimaging

1.7. Suicide in Psychotic Disorders

1.7.1. Current Figures and Special Considerations
1.7.2. Approach

1.8. Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and its Use in Psychotic Disorders

1.8.1. Indications in the Psychotic Spectrum

1.9. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Psychotic Disorders

1.9.1. Indications in the Psychotic Spectrum

1.10. Conduction and Psychotropic Drugs in Psychotic Disorders

1.10.1. Legal Aspects

Module 2. Stigma and Quality of Life in Psychotic Disorders

2.1. Mental Disorder

2.1.1. Evolution of the connotation of mental illness up to the present day

2.2. Stigma and its Meaning in Patients with Psychotic Disorder
2.3. Life with a Psychotic Disorder 

2.3.1. Lifestyle and Limitations

2.4. Economic and Occupational Repercussions of Psychotic Disorders
2.5. Impact of the Disease on the Quality of Life and Life Goals
2.6. Social Work

2.6.1. Treatment Devices in Today's Society for the Approach of Psychotic Disorders

2.7. Coping Strategies and Skills in Psychotic Disorders

2.7.1. At the Individual Level
2.7.2. At the Family Level

2.8. Involvement of Institutions in Mental Health: Changes in the Policy Sector
2.9. Rehabilitation and Current Lines in Social Intervention in Patients with Psychotic Disorders
2.10. The Psychotic Patient's Family and Current Working Models

2.10.1. Coping with Psychotic Disorders in Today's Society

Module 3. Psychotic Disorders Today

3.1. The Psychotic Entity and its Shift of Focus in the Social Paradigm
3.2. Gender Perspective in Psychotic Disorders

3.2.1. The Evolution of Women in Mental Health

3.3. Current Approach to Psychotic Disorders in Mental Healthcare

3.3.1. New Studies

3.4. The Cultural Influence on the View of the Psychotic Spectrum
3.5. Internment of Psychotic Disorders

3.5.1. New Conceptualization of "Psychiatric"
3.5.2. New Voices and Ideological Proposals

3.6. The Law and Psychotic Disorders

3.6.1. Mechanical Restraint and its Peculiarities in Mental Health

3.7. New Social Policies in Mental Health and their Impact on the Psychotic Spectrum
3.8. Multidisciplinary Model in the Therapeutic Approach to Psychotic Disorders
3.9. New Perspectives and Diagnostic Approaches in the Psychotic Spectrum
3.10. Future Challenges

3.10.1. Current Lines of Research in Psychotic Disorders

A program that brings you closer to the next challenges of the health professional in the diagnosis and treatment of Psychotic Disorders”