National Demonstration of Early Detection, Intervention and Prevention of Psychosis in Adolescents and Young Adults
Description:
EDIPPP is creating a new vision of how we see and treat young adults with mental illness, dramatically improving their quality of life and the lives of those around them. Nearly three percent of young people suffer from chronic mental health diseases, like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. EDIPPP is an innovative research program with a public health mission: to prevent and treat mental illness as we would any other chronic disease. Recognizing that the community can play an important role in prevention, EDIPPP reaches out to adults who have regular interaction with young people (teachers, social workers, doctors, nurses, police officers, parents) and educates them on early signs of psychotic illness so that they can identify those at risk. EDIPPP works primarily with young people ages 12 to 25 who show early symptoms but do not yet have the disease and provides them with treatment plans based on their level of need. By leveraging early referral programs, EDIPPP holds the promise of redefining mental health services and redirecting the course of treatment to prevent psychotic illness in young people. Above all, EDIPPP holds the promise of improving the health and well-being of America?s youth.
Address:
Maine Medical Center
22 Bramhall Street
Portland, ME 04102-3175
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RWJF Staff |