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"

This postgraduate diploma allows the mental health professionals to delve into the current issues of disorders and new approaches in their treatment. It also provides students with the most recent scientific studies on the different techniques and drug delivery to patients to treat their mental illness depending on the stage of life in which they find themselves. In addition, it provides the psychologists with the latest developments in Psychotic Disorders and the approach with their family environment. The cases of real simulations presented by the teaching team will bring the professional closer to a knowledge applicable to their day to day.

Learn about the latest advances in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for the improvement of depression"

General Objectives

• Delve into the current classification of Psychotic Disorders in the different manuals: DSM-5 and ICD-11
• Consolidate the fundamental clinical aspects of Psychotic Disorders
• Gain knowledge about the evolution of Psychotic Disorders over time
• Identify the different types of Psychotic Disorders, their clinical characteristics and diagnosis
• Delve into the different diagnostic techniques and their new developments in Psychotic Disorders
• Perform a correct diagnostic approach to Psychotic Disorders
• Master the different pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches to Psychotic Disorders
• Detail and know the biopsychosocial influence of Psychotic Disorders in infantile-juvenile, adult and elderly stages
• Learn about new approaches to intervention in the rehabilitation of schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
• Delve into new lines of scientific research in psychotic disorders

Specific Objectives

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

• Get to know the most relevant concomitant pathologies associated with Psychotic Disorders and their influence on the course and prognosis 
• Address current issues and new approaches in the treatment of psychotic disorders  
• Update the characteristics of the evolution and prognosis of Psychotic Disorders 
• Delve into Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) in Psychotic Disorders 
• Address the use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in Psychotic Disorders 

Module 2. Stigma and Quality of Life in Psychotic Disorders

• Approach the psychotic disorder from the point of view of stigma
• Get to know the repercussions of mental illness in the occupational, economic and social areas of the psychotic patient
• Update the quality of life of the psychotic patient and the limitations arising from the disease
• Deal with coping, management and consequences of psychotic illness in families
• Delve into the coordination of biopsychosocial treatments

Module 3. Psychotic Disorders Today

• Management skills of the relationship with the patient, according to the frequent chronicity
• Enable the student to detect the presence of psychotic disorders in the different stages of life
• Enable the student to discuss new issues and debates on Psychotic Disorders
• Get to know the cultural and gender aspects and their influence on the approach to Psychotic Disorders

Download from the first day the entire syllabus and access the different pharmacological modalities used in Psychotic Disorders"