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

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 * Structured Interview for Prodromal Syndromes (SIPS)* Prodromal Questionnaire (PD-16)* Hearing Voices Network* PEPPNET* CEDAR Clinic website* Comparative Rorschach article* BIDMC training options* Advanced Practice Mastermind* Beginner Practice Mastermind The Testing Psychologist podcast is now approved for CEU’s! I’m excited to announce that I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! 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. About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and grew to include nine licensed clinicians, three clinicians in training, and a full administrative staff. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.