The Early Intervention team support young people experiencing a first episode of psychosis who are usually using mental health services for the first time. Our overall aims are:
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Early idenfication and engagement and treatment for young people who have recently developed psychosis
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Promotion of early recovery
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Prevention of relapse
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to reduce delay in getting treatment for for young people with psychosis.
Teams consist of multidisciplinary specialists including Psychiatrists; Psychologists; Community Psychiatric Nurses; Social Workers; Vocational Staff; Youth Workers and assistants from across disciplines. Typically, young people with psychosis will benefit from three years of specialist support that caters to their individual needs. There is also a priority to working alongside and supporting carers and other family members as well as taking account of the rich diversity of culture across the Birmingham region. The service aims to get young people ‘back on track’ and has a great deal of experience in providing what works, based on national Department of Health guidelines.
To find out more about psychosis and to get further information, visit our Youthspace website.
