Address new approaches to the rehabilitation of patients with Psychotic Disorders with this fully online program, where you decide how to distribute your course load”

Mental health problems have increased in recent years due to various factors; among them, economic-social issues or the consumption of narcotic substances. However, there is still a biological component that determines that some people suffer from some Psychotic Disorders.

This program, taught 100% online, provides the psychology professional with a broad knowledge in the approach to Psychotic Disorders, the most current treatments applied in different hospitals and clinics around the world, the latest scientific research, the social and health policies that are being developed at the moment and the current legal framework.

This program, which consists of 1,500 teaching hours, will allow the psychology professional to obtain a deep knowledge about the current positioning of psychotic entities at the biological level, family approach strategies in schizophrenia and suicide in Psychotic Disorders. A program with a theoretical-practical approach, where students will have a teaching team with extensive experience in the health field, especially in the field of psychology and also in teaching.

A Master's Degree that provides the opportunity to learn about the latest advances easily and comfortably, since the psychologist can access the multimedia content, additional readings and case studies at any time of the day. They only need a device with an Internet connection to connect to the virtual platform and distribute the teaching load according to their interests. An ideal option for those who wish to balance their personal responsibilities with the renewal of knowledge.

Advance in the latest developments in the biopsychosocial influence of Psychotic Disorders with this Master's Degree”

This Master's Degree in Psychotic Disorders contains the most complete and up-to-date 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 practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• 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

Delve into the legal aspects concerning psychotic entities in this program, the gender perspective in Psychotic Disorders and the current approach in the field of mental health”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the 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 professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts. 

This Master's Degree brings you closer to the new conceptualization of psychiatry, with ideological proposals and voices of the highest category"

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The syllabus of this Master's Degree has been developed by a teaching team with the aim of providing students with an education with up-to-date and innovative content in the field of psychology. In this way, in the 10 modules that make up this program, the professional will make a deep journey through the most relevant aspects of the psychotic spectrum, acquiring a renewed knowledge about schizophrenia, acute and transient psychotic disorder, its approach and treatment, the disuse of certain drugs, rehabilitation and current lines in social intervention in patients with psychotic disorder, as well as attention to the family environment. All this with an extensive syllabus with multimedia content consisting of video summaries of each topic and specialized readings that will facilitate the professional's learning.

The multimedia resource library with video summaries and specialized readings completes this Master's Degree, offering you a comprehensive educational option to get you up to date in Psychotic Disorders”

Module 1. Relevant Aspects of the Psychotic Spectrum

1.1. The Psychotic Spectrum within Mental Disorders
1.2. Differentiation between Hallucination, Delusion, Delirium and Illusion

1.2.1. Classification
1.2.2. Differential Aspects at the Clinical Level

1.3. Current Classification of Psychotic Disorders in DSM-5
1.4. Modifications of the DSM-5 Regarding Previous Editions
1.5. Current Classification of Psychotic Disorders in ICD-11
1.6. Modifications of the ICD-11 Regarding Previous Editions
1.7. Emil Kraepelin and Kurt Schneider

1.7.1. Contribution to Psychotic Entities

1.8. Psychosis

1.8.1. Conceptualization in History

1.9. Freud, Contributions to Psychotic Nosology

1.9.1. Freud and Psychoanalysis

1.10. New Authors of the 21st Century in Psychotic Entities

1.10.1. Benefits

Module 2. Biological Principles of Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

2.1. The Neurobiology of Psychosis

2.1.1. The Brain and Psychosis

2.2. Genetic Aspects in Psychotic Disorders
2.3. Neuroendocrinological Principles in Psychotic Disorders
2.4. Role of Immunology in Psychotic Disorders
2.5. Influence of Inflammatory Factors in the Psychotic Spectrum
2.6. Neurobiological Aspects of Psychosis in the Different Stages of Life

2.6.1. Children and Adolescents
2.6.2. Adult
2.6.3. Elderly

2.7. Etiopathogenesis of Psychotic Disorders and its Influence on the Evolution of the Disorder

2.7.1. Risk Factors
2.7.2. Protective Factors

2.8. Neuroimaging in Psychosis
2.9. Approach to Refractory Psychotic Disorders
2.10. Current Positioning of Psychotic Entities in the Biological Plane

2.10.1. Scientific Developments

Module 3. Stages of Schizophrenia Throughout History

3.1. Origin of Schizophrenia

3.1.1. The Evolution of Schizophrenia up to the Present Day
3.1.2. Eugen Bleuler and the Onset of Schizophrenia

3.2. Schizophrenia and its Clinical Forms

3.2.1. Differential Clinical Features
3.2.2. Epidemiology

3.3. Late-Onset Schizophrenia

3.3.1. Clinical Form
3.3.2. Prognosis

3.4. Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
3.5. Prognosis and Evolution

3.5.1. Changes in the Paradigm of the Schizophrenia Patient

3.6. Pharmacological Approach

3.6.1. New Pharmacological Proposals

3.7. Psychotherapeutic Intervention: Modalities and New Developments
3.8. Gender Differences

3.8.1. Quality of Life and Limitations

3.9. The Rehabilitative Stage in Schizophrenia
3.10. Strategies for Family Approach in Schizophrenia

Module 4. Delusional Disorder

4.1. Current DSM-V Classification and Changes from Other Editions
4.2. The Different Connotations of Delusional Disorder up to the 21st Century

4.2.1. Epidemiology and Current Figures

4.3. Clinical Features of Delusional Disorder

4.3.1. Classification of the Different Subtypes of Delusional Disorders

4.4. Diagnostic Modalities in Delusional Disorder
4.5. Evolution of this Disorder

4.5.1. Prognosis According to Age Ranges

4.6. Vital Repercussion and Quality of Life of Patients with Delusional Disorder
4.7. Pharmacological Treatment Proposals

4.7.1. The Patient’s Awareness of Illness

4.8. The Psychotherapeutic Approach and Rehabilitation Strategies
4.9. Delusional Disorder up to at Different Stages of Life
4.10. Scientific Advances in Delusional Disorder

4.10.1. Studies and Current Situation

Module 5. Acute and Transitory Psychotic Disorder

5.1. Conceptualization and Nosological Changes up to the Present Day
5.2. Epidemiology and Current Situation
5.3. Epidemiology and Current Situation
5.4. Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis
5.5. Course and Prognosis

5.5.1. Risk Factors and Protection in its Evolution

5.6. Gender and its Different Presentations in this Psychotic Entity
5.7. Influence of Substance use in its Onset and Development

5.7.1. Studies and Expert Voices on the Subject

5.8. Acute Psychotic Disorder in Adolescents

5.8.1. Connotations and Future Repercussions

5.9. Pharmacological Approach

5.9.1. Impact of Treatment in the Short, Medium and Long Term

5.10. Psychotherapeutic Approach

5.10.1. Relevant Aspects in New Approaches

Module 6. Other Psychotic Entities

6.1. Schizoaffective Disorder (SAD) and its Evolution in the Classification up to DSM-5

6.1.1. Etiopathogenesis of SAD
6.1.2. Epidemiology

6.2. SAD: Clinical Features and Evolution
6.3. Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis of SAD
6.4. Approach to SAD

6.4.1. Pharmacological
6.4.2. Psychotherapeutic
6.4.3. Prognosis

6.5. Schizophreniform Disorder

6.5.1. Epidemiology
6.5.2. Clinical Aspects and Diagnosis

6.6. Evolution of Schizophreniform Disorder

6.6.1. Prognosis

6.7. Treatment of Schizophreniform Disorder

6.7.1. Pharmacological
6.7.2. Psychotherapeutic Aspects

6.8. Catatonia

6.8.1. Etiological Factors
6.8.2. Clinical Manifestations

6.9. Diagnosis of Catatonia

6.9.1. Differential Diagnosis of Catatonia

6.10. Evolution of Catatonia

6.10.1. Prognosis of Catatonia

Module 7. Special Considerations in the Approach and Treatment of Psychotic Disorders

7.1. Pharmacological Treatment or not of Psychotic Disorders

7.1.1. A Difficult Debate to Close

7.2. Changes in Pharmacological Treatment up to the Present Day

7.2.1. The Abandonment of Certain Drugs

7.3. Antipsychotics and their Influence on the Patient’s Quality of Life

7.3.1. Factors that Determine Correct Adherence

7.4. Other Pharmacological Modalities Used in Psychotic Disorders
7.5. Pharmacological Developments

7.5.1. New and Relevant Studies

7.6. Influence of Medication on the Brain

7.6.1. Responses through Neuroimaging

7.7. Suicide in Psychotic Disorders

7.7.1. Current Figures and Special Considerations
7.7.2. Approach

7.8. Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and its use in Psychotic Disorders

7.8.1. Indications in the Psychotic Spectrum

7.9. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Psychotic Disorders

7.9.1. Indications in the Psychotic Spectrum

7.10. Conduction and Psychotropic Drugs in Psychotic Disorders

7.10.1. Legal Aspects

Module 8. Psychotic Disorders and Substance Use: Dual Pathology

8.1. Dual Pathology

8.1.1. Conceptualization and Evolution of the Concept

8.2. Cannabis and Psychosis

8.2.1. Psychopathological Characteristics
8.2.2. Current Data

8.3. Excitants and Psychosis

8.3.1. Psychopathological Characteristics

8.4. Opiates and Psychosis

8.4.1. Psychopathological Characteristics
8.4.2. Current Problem of its Use

8.5. Alcohol and Psychosis

8.5.1. Main Clinical Framework

8.6. Comorbidities in Substance Use
8.7. The Legal Framework in Dual Pathology

8.7.1. Current Relevant Aspects
8.7.2. Legal or Illegal

8.8. Prognosis and Evolution in Psychotic Disorder with Substance Abuse
8.9. Pharmacological Approach and New Aspects
8.10. Psychotherapeutic Approach and Rehabilitation

8.10.1. Family Dynamics

Module 9. Stigma and Quality of Life in Psychotic Disorders

9.1. Mental Disorder

9.1.1. Evolution of the Connotation of Mental Illness up to the Present Day

9.2. Stigma and its Meaning in Patients with Psychotic Disorder
9.3. Life with a Psychotic Disorder

9.3.1. Lifestyle and Limitations

9.4. Economic and Occupational Repercussions of Psychotic Disorders
9.5. Impact of the Disease on the Quality of Life and Life Goals
9.6. Social Work

9.6.1. Treatment Devices in Today’s Society for the Approach of Psychotic Disorders

9.7. Coping Strategies and Skills in Psychotic Disorders

9.7.1. At the Individual Level
9.7.2. At the Family Level

9.8. Involvement of Institutions in Mental Health: Changes in the Policy Sector
9.9. Rehabilitation and Current Lines in Social Intervention in Patients with Psychotic Disorders
9.10. The Psychotic Patient’s Family and Current Working Models

9.10.1. Coping with Psychotic Disorders in Today’s Society

Module 10. Psychotic Disorders Today

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

10.2.1. The Evolution of Women in Mental Health

10.3. Current Approach to Psychotic Disorders in Mental Healthcare

10.3.1. New Studies

10.4. The Cultural Influence on the View of the Psychotic Spectrum
10.5. Internment of Psychotic Disorders

10.5.1. New Conceptualization of “Psychiatric”
10.5.2. New Voices and Ideological Proposals

10.6. The Law and Psychotic Disorders

10.6.1. Mechanical Restraint and its Peculiarities in Mental Health

10.7. New Social Policies in Mental Health and their Impact on the Psychotic Spectrum
10.8. Multidisciplinary Model in the Therapeutic Approach to Psychotic Disorders
10.9. New Perspectives and Diagnostic Approaches in the Psychotic Spectrum
10.10. Future Challenges

10.10.1. Current Lines of Research in Psychotic Disorders

Delve into the new social policies in mental health and their impact on the psychotic spectrum in this Master's Degree”