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Caring for People with Psychosis and Schizophrenia

Dr Juliana Onwumere, Lead Educator

Topics Covered

Why is schizophrenia described as psychosis?
How can we best understand psychosis and its key symptoms such as hearing voices?
What are the links between cannabis use and developing psychosis?
Can psychosis affect physical health?
How do medications in psychosis work and what effects can they have?
In what ways are siblings of people with psychosis affected?
How can psychosis affect a carer’s health and their relationships?

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King's College London

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Dr Juliana Onwumere, Lead Educator

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