Detection of psychotic episodes in the classroom

There are several warning signs that teaching teams can detect in their interactions with students or in the classroom: Difficulty concentrating. Decreased academic performance. Impulsiveness. Alterations in thought and perception. Confused thoughts. Distrust towards people in the environment. Sudden mood swings. Social isolation. Drowsiness in class due to sleep problems. Lack of personal care or hygiene. Unusual and excessively intense ideas. Strange feelings or absence of feelings. Problems expressing oneself verbally. Difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy. Disorganization of behavior. Lack of energy, motivation, interest, etc., in an extreme and involuntary manner. If you detect several of these signs, we recommend contacting the person's family or close circle to inform them of the situation. If you are unable to contact the family and there are any alarming signs, call 061 or your local emergency medical services number.

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What's the hardest part about getting back into a routine?
What can I expect from returning to my routine? Will everything be the same as before? How do I manage my expectations?
How should I explain my temporary absence from work? Do I have to say I had a psychotic episode?
When I go back to school, what should I explain to my teachers? And to my classmates?
Are there any activities that are not recommended after a psychotic episode?
Are there any activities that help prevent new psychotic episodes?
How important is it to maintain a daily routine?
How should the family act when returning to routine after a psychotic episode?
In adolescence and young adulthood, what role do friendships play or how can they help?
In the educational environment, is it necessary to make adaptations for people who are reintegrating after a psychotic episode?
How can teachers detect a recurrence of a psychotic episode?
Is it a good idea to explain to new people I meet that I have a psychotic disorder?
How to regain self-confidence?
How can the environment help to regain this trust?
How can we tell if the person is becoming ill again, or how can we prevent a relapse?
In the workplace, how does having a psychotic disorder affect a person's performance?
As a company, what should we know and how can we support a person who has been discharged from the hospital?
If after the psychotic episode I don't feel entirely confident resuming all my usual activities, where can I get help to stay active and get back into my daily routine?
If I can no longer work after the outbreak, what other activities can help me stay active?

How can teachers detect a recurrence of a psychotic episode?

Carla López Alcázar

Educational Psychologist - Teacher. Granollers Adolescent Day Hospital

Departament d'Educació. Generalitat de Catalunya

There are several warning signs that teaching teams can detect in their interactions with students or in the classroom:

Difficulty concentrating.
Decreased academic performance.
Impulsiveness.
Alterations in thought and perception.
Confused thoughts.
Distrust towards people in the environment.
Sudden mood swings.
Social isolation.
Drowsiness in class due to sleep problems.
Lack of personal care or hygiene.
Unusual and excessively intense ideas.
Strange feelings or absence of feelings.
Problems expressing oneself verbally.
Difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy.
Disorganization of behavior.
Lack of energy, motivation, interest, etc., in an extreme and involuntary manner.

If you detect several of these signs, we recommend contacting the person's family or close circle to inform them of the situation.

If you are unable to contact the family and there are any alarming signs, call 061 or your local emergency medical services number.

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