Psychosis, Occupation, and the Human Experience (SESSION 3: SLEEP)

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Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 3pm-4:30pm (ET) Assessment and treatment of sleep and circadian rhythm problems in psychosis to enhance quality of life and functioning: from an occupational perspective - Sophie Faulkner, PhD

Description

This talk will introduce the main types of sleep and circadian rhythm problems experienced by people with psychosis, discussing prevalence, and their impact. Different methods of assessing sleep and circadian rhythm will be described, prompting attendees to consider what assessment elements are feasible to utilise in their setting, the different possible purposes of a sleep assessment, and levels of detail required for these.

It is not just relevant to assess and consider sleep when delivering a sleep-specific intervention, so we will spend some time examining how sleep and sleep patterns interact with the person, occupational routine, and environment, and occupational interventions which might be focused on different occupational or personal goals. Examples of how to make a sleep and circadian rhythm informed intervention assessment and intervention plan will be considered, as well as possible pitfalls. The current evidence base for sleep and circadian rhythm interventions will be summarised, with a focus on environmental and behavioural interventions. I will focus on interventions that can safely be delivered without extensive further training, describe which interventions have more potential to do harm when delivered inappropriately (e.g. wrong person, wrong method, insufficient time to deliver or supervise), and give an overview of specialist interventions.

By the end of the presentation participants will be able to:

- Describe the different types of sleep and circadian rhythm problems experienced by people with psychosis, and how to assess sleep.
- Discuss how personal factors, environment, and occupational routines, can all interact positively or negatively with sleep and circadian functioning.
- Identify evidence based sleep and circadian rhythm interventions and advice safe for provision by non-sleep specialists, and have an awareness of specialist sleep interventions to refer for or consider further training in.

Presenter Bio
Dr Sophie Faulkner completed a PhD at the University of Manchester funded by a National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) / Health Education England (HEE) Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship, completing in 2022. Dr Faulkner continues to work on research related to sleep, circadian rhythm and mental health with University of Manchester researchers in Centre for New Treatments and Understanding in Mental Health (CeNTrUM) and Centre for Biological Timing (CfBT).

MORE ABOUT THE SERIES

This 4-part series, taking place each Wednesday in September from 3-4:30pm, Eastern, delves into the intersection of psychosis and occupation—the activities we engage in daily that bring meaning, purpose, identity, and a sense of belonging. 4 CE hours are available for APA and ASWB boards* to promote occupational perspectives in the wider mental health community.

This collaborative series, brought to you as a collaboration between ISPS-US and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)’s Community of Practice (CoP) in Psychosis, explores psychosis as a profound human experience with significant implications for engagement in meaningful activities and relationships. By adopting an occupational lens, we offer a critical perspective on psychosis, challenging the traditional biomedical model that views it solely or primarily as a medical disorder, separated from the activities of life, society, and systems.

Occupational therapists and occupational science scholars will present on various topics, including sensory processing, volition, sleep, and behavioral activation for “negative symptoms.” These discussions aim to bridge these concepts with the broader mental health community, providing a comprehensive understanding that extends beyond traditionally taught biopsychosocial perspectives.

The series is open to all, including psychologists, social workers, therapists, occupational therapists, peer specialists, individuals with lived experience, and family members.