Vitucci Memorial Lecture October 18 2023, 12pm Eastern Standard Time

The CURESZ Foundation welcomes Xavier Amador, PhD, to present a virtual lecture in memory of Anthony Vitucci titled:

Improving Insight in Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders. View the lecture here.

Poor insight in schizophrenia and other psychotic disorder is common affecting about 50% of such patients. Research on the causes and clinical impact of this symptom will be presented. Evidence indicating that poor insight is a neurocognitive symptom (anosognosia) rather than a coping strategy (e.g., denial) will be discussed. A role play will be used to experience anosognosia in persons with delusions. LEAP, an evidence based communication approach designed to engage such patients will be reviewed.

 

Anthony Vitucci was 23-years-old when he passed. He had his first psychotic episode December of 2014. He was an avid soccer player, loved going to the beach and going fishing as well as working out at the gym. He was kind, caring and would help anyone in need. He was funny and always playing jokes on me (his mom). Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and frequently expressed how grateful he was for the devoted and diligent care we provided for him during his illness.

No fee or donation is required to attend.

 

Register for the 2023 lecture here.

The Vitucci lecture has been accredited for 1.5 CME/CEU credits. CE is available for physicians, psychologists (American Psychological Association), counselors and social workers.

 

ACCME ACCREDITATION & DESIGNATION, OPA, AND CSWMFT STATEMENTS

The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Cincinnati designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the Ohio Psychological Association and designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 OPA-MCE credit hour per Grand Rounds presentation.

The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the State of Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board and designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 clock hours CEU per Grand Rounds presentation.