Early intervention is key while handling complicated mental conditions like psychosis. Keeping this in mind, most states in the United States have decided to expand their early intervention programs for those grappling with psychosis, especially young people. This was decided at a special session of the International Early Psychosis Association (IEPA) in Milan, Italy, in Oct. 2016.

Dealing with psychosis is a tremendous challenge because symptoms of the problem can be quite unnerving for the patients. People experiencing episodes of psychosis have a “break” with reality. Major warning signs of psychosis include hallucinations and delusions. For younger people, handling these symptoms can never be easy.

As per the resolution, early intervention services will be developed or expanded in 48 states, which was driven by the success of the RAISE initiative. The initiative comprised two studies that showed the success of coordinated specialty care (CSC) in improving the outcome for people suffering a first episode of psychosis (FEP).

CSC is recovery-oriented treatment program

This is one program which helps patients of psychosis. A CSC is a recovery-oriented treatment program for those with FEP and it mainly includes:

• behavioral and cognitive psychotherapy

• medication management for individuals with FEP

• family education or awareness program

• case management

• work or educational support, based on the individual’s needs and preferences

“The goal is to link the client with a CSC team as soon as possible after psychotic symptoms begin. The client and the CSC team work together to make treatment decisions, involving family members as much as possible,” said Dr. Robert Heinssen, Director of the Division of Services and Intervention Research at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

The CSC is in accordance with an evidence-based approach which benefits millions of young people with FEP. “NIMH is now investing in the Early Psychosis Intervention Network (EPINET), a network of clinics that will create a learning health care system within early psychosis treatment settings,” said Dr. Heinssen.

Nearly 100,000 young people experience psychosis every year

The first step to help a psychosis patient is to recognize the symptoms. When somebody in the family reports seeing things which aren’t there, then it is a telltale sign of psychosis.

According to a National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) survey, one in five respondents reported that no one offered help when symptoms of psychosis appeared. This is not a very favorable situation for those who have experienced their first episode of psychosis. Immediate help should be provided to them so that symptoms do not deteriorate further. It is more common than one can think. The NAMI says that in the U.S., approximately 100,000 young people experience psychosis every year.

Treatment should be sought from a credible organization at the outset or whenever the disorder is discovered.

Dealing with mental problems

Severe mental health disorders like bipolar, schizophrenia or conditions like dual diagnosis need immediate attention to get rid of symptoms. Delaying the treatment can lead to augmentations of symptoms which is not at all desirable. This can also give rise to other complications.

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