11.12.25 | Psychosis in the Developing Mind: Diagnostic Nuance, Racial Disparities, and Evolving Risks

November 12, 2025

Provided by the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior - Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 

Presenter
Christine M. Crawford, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
 
Session Review
Psychosis in the Developing Mind: Diagnostic Nuance, Racial Disparities, and Evolving Risks 
 
Target Audience
This session is designed for Rhode Island physicians (primary care and specialists), psychologists, social workers, residents, fellows, medical students, and all other allied health professionals. 
 
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be better able to:
  • 1. Differentiate between primary psychotic disorders and other developmental or trauma-relate
  •     presentations in children and adolescents.
  • 2. Identify racial and systemic disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of early psychosis
  •      among youth and discuss strategies to promote equity in care delivery.
  • 3. Evaluate recent evidence on the relationship between cannabis use and psychosis in
  •     youth, and outline implications for prevention and public health intervention.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
  • 1.00 Social Work
    This activity has been approved by the NASW, Rhode Island Chapter.
Course opens: 
08/01/2025
Course expires: 
12/12/2025
Event starts: 
11/12/2025 - 11:00am EST
Event ends: 
11/12/2025 - 12:00pm EST
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
2025-2026 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Grand Rounds
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Physicians

The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

The Warren Alpert Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Psychologists
Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This credit is accepted by the Rhode Island Board of Psychology.

Social Work: The above program has been approved in accordance with the Regulations of the Rhode Island Social Work Board of Licensure.

  • This session is approved for 1.0 CE in Cross-Cultural Practice

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
  • 1.00 Social Work
    This activity has been approved by the NASW, Rhode Island Chapter.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
Please login or register to take this course.

This series is presented in a hybrid format.

You may join virtually via Zoom by pre-registering for each session in advance

Residents and Fellows may attend live in the Pine Room at Bradley Hospital. 

For questions or additional details, please contact Missy Tatum at (401) 432-1173