Episode Details

TTP #94: Dr. Michelle Friedman-Yakoobian – Early Identification of Psychosis

Published 6 years, 10 months ago

Description

How many of us have been in a clinical interview and wondered, “Could this be a thought disorder?” Sometimes it’s unclear which symptoms are worth concern and which ones are more typical. My guest today, Dr. Michelle Friedman-Yakoobian, has been conducting research and practice with psychotic disorders and prodromal states for nearly her entire academic career. We cover a lot of ground during this interview. Here are just a few things that we discuss:

When should we really start assessing for psychosis?
How to separate OCD from delusions or hallucinations?
The CEDAR Clinic’s standard battery for assessing psychotic symptoms
Treatment recommendations for high-risk individuals

Cool Things Mentioned

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About Dr. Michelle Friedman-Yakoobian

Michelle Friedman-Yakoobian, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and is the Clinical Team Leader for the CEDAR Clinic. Dr. Friedman-Yakoobian supervises trainees in the clinic, and meets with young adults and families for consultations, educational groups, and cognitive behavioral therapy. In addition, Dr. Friedman-Yakoobian presents at schools and other community youth agencies to raise awareness about new advances in early detection and treatment of early signs of psychosis. Dr. Friedman-Yakoobian also does the Director of Psychology Training in the Prevention and Recovery in Early Psychosis Program (PREP), another early psychosis program housed at The Spot.

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