Learning Outcomes for Study Session 13

When you have studied this session, you will be able to:

13.1  Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold. (SAQ 13.1)

13.2  Describe the general symptoms and signs of psychosis. (SAQ 13.2)

13.3  Identify the major different forms of psychosis and their specific signs and symptoms. (SAQ 13.2)

13.4  Outline the criteria for referring people with psychosis. (SAQ 13.3)

13.5  Explain how to manage people with different types of psychosis. (SAQs 13.1 and 13.4)

Study Session 13  Psychoses

13.1  What are psychoses?