#2 - Psychosis with Sabina Abidi and Laura Carnegy

Clinician Cast: Youth Mental Health and Addictions Treatment Network Podcast

Our topic for this episode is The Psychosis Continuum. We’ll hear from Dr. Sabina Abidi and Laura Carnegy from the IWK Health Centre who will discuss early intervention strategies for youth presenting with psychotic experiences who may be at risk for illness development. They will also review the course of illness of a youth presenting with early signs of psychosis symptoms including differential diagnosis using a case-base model. It’s important to note that practices discussed in this podcast are sensitive and only intended for qualified and trained mental health professionals. This podcast is a collaborative project between the IWK Health Centre in Halifax and Capitalize for Kids to improve health outcomes for children and families across Canada.