Finding treatment
If you’re concerned that you or someone you know may be experiencing a first episode of psychosis, it’s important to speak with a healthcare provider as soon as possible to discuss treatment options and get the support you need.
Treatment often includes medication along with other personalized services that can help improve daily functioning, build resilience, manage symptoms, and support personal goals. These treatment plans may also include support from family members or peers.
Medication is essential in the treatment of psychosis. Coordinated specialty care programs offer the most effective early treatment for psychosis and combines an array of services and supports.
Medication relieves symptoms and plays a critical role in preventing further episodes.
Psychotherapy can help people understand and cope with the everyday challenges of the medical condition, such as difficulty with communication, taking care of themselves, work, and relationships.
Therapy can help reduce common symptoms and problems that you may experience. Therapy can also help you manage stress, avoid triggers, and learn coping strategies.
Recovery After an Initial Schizophrenia Episode (RAISE) is an emerging evidence- based practice that uses a coordinated specialty care approach to improve the lives of youth and young adults who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
Family members, caregivers, and peers can provide valuable support and encouragement for someone experiencing psychosis or symptoms of First Episode Psychosis.
Support can take many forms—offering a listening ear, helping with appointments or medications, encouraging participation in treatment, and learning more about the condition to better understand what their loved one is experiencing.
