Psychosis and substance use: what clinicians need to know

This webinar took place from 12-1pm (AEST) on Friday 9th July 2021.

About the presenter:
Associate Professor Julia Lappin is an Associate Professor at UNSW School of Psychiatry and the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre. She is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Director for the Tertiary Referral Service for Psychosis, a state-wide service for NSW based at Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney. She has a broad range of interests across research and clinical practice, with a focus on improving outcomes in severe mental illness, particularly psychotic illnesses and comorbid substance misuse

By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

• Recognise the high prevalence of comorbid substance use and psychosis
• Understand key symptom profiles
• Consider holistic treatment strategies

Download the PDF handout for this webinar.

Watch the recording below: