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Marginalized Communities in EPI

Presented By: 

​​​Dr Victoria Patterson, Dr Suzanne Archie, and Dr Amal Abdel-Baki

Learning Objectives: 

  • Evaluate the unique challenges nonbinary and transgender youth face in relation to psychosis and mental health treatment.

  • Identify biases that may impact care for nonbinary and transgender youth experiencing psychosis.

  • Apply evidence-based strategies to provide competent and affirming care tailored to the needs of nonbinary and transgender youth with psychosis.

  • Understand the increased risk of psychosis among Black & racialized immigrants to Ontario.

  • Recognize the role of structural racism & psychosis.

  • Recognize the role of vitamin D deficiency.

  • Investigate cannabis use among Black & racialized patients with FEP & CUD.

  • Discuss homelessness and first episode psychosis.

Originally Presented at the 2024 EPI Canada Conference​​

This initiative has been sponsored in part by AbbVie, Boehringer Ingelheim, HLS Therapeutics Inc, Janssen, Otsuka-Lundbeck Alliance, and Teva through educational grants.

Canadian Consortium for

Early Intervention in Psychosis

Hamilton, ON

905-525-8213

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