Early Psychosis Care: From RAISE to EPINET and Beyond-View Presentation

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The presentation detailed the evolution and current status of mental health treatment and intervention, notably for early psychosis, tracing back to initiatives like the Community Mental Health Act of 1963. The NIMH and various administrations contributed to deinstitutionalization and community-based care models. A significant focus was on the concept of coordinated specialty care (CSC), introduced through initiatives like the RAISE project, which demonstrated improved patient outcomes over traditional methods for early psychosis by employing comprehensive and coordinated efforts.<br /><br />Key components of CSC treatments include therapy, family support, medication management, supported employment, and education. These methods were shown to enhance both clinical symptoms and quality of life for participants, particularly noting the importance of early intervention.<br /><br />Furthermore, disparities and inequities in mental health care were addressed, particularly the challenges in engaging diverse racial groups and geographical discrepancies in access to services. Notably, Oluwoduny presented her studies emphasizing the need for cultural competence and increased resources in diverse and rural communities to bridge these gaps.<br /><br />The session culminated in discussing the future of early psychosis programs, addressing certification challenges, diversity in care, and the untapped potential within clinical high-risk programs. It highlighted the ongoing need for adaptable, inclusive, and sustainable mental health frameworks that can cater to varied community needs and work towards resolving systemic barriers in mental healthcare.

Keywords

mental health treatment

early psychosis

Community Mental Health Act

deinstitutionalization

community-based care

coordinated specialty care

RAISE project

therapy

family support

medication management

cultural competence

clinical high-risk programs

systemic barriers