Resources for clinicians
We've identified a few resources to help clinicians better understand early psychosis.
Early psychosis & the psychosis risk syndrome: current knowledge, research and best practices
Hear from Daniel Mathalon, MD, PHD, Executive Director of the UCSF Path Program for Early Psychosis, as he discusses early psychosis and what it means to be at risk for psychosis. This video is a recording from a Grand Rounds presentation given by Dr. Mathalon in 2023.
Difficult medication decisions: what we know and what we don’t
Hear from Demian Rose, MD, PHD, Medical Director of the UCSF Path Program for Early Psychosis, as he discusses the effects of medications approved for treating psychosis. This video is a recording from the 2022 Community Education Day for Psychosis hosted by the UCSF Path Program for Early Psychosis in partnership with the Stanford Inspire Clinic.
PsychosisScreening.org
This website was produced by the Center for Early Detection, Assessment, and Response to Risk (CEDAR) in conjunction with Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) Psychiatry & Adolescent Medicine, the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project (MCPAP) and the Prevention Collaborative.
It was designed to help providers working with teenagers & young adults to learn the common indicators of early psychosis, understand how best to communicate about psychosis and identify when and how to route them to appropriate care services.
Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHD)
This 12-page PDF fact sheet provides cliniciants with an overview of what Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is and recommendations for use specifically for clients experiencing psychosis.
Booklet: Psychosis screening in primary care by PsychosisScreening.org
This booklet was created to help primary care providers understand how to identify early psychosis in their clients, including how to screen and tips for discussing psychosis. The booklet also provides clear direction for navigating next steps, whether that includes monitoring or making a referral into specialized care.
Informed care for serious mental health conditions: a workshop series by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
This series of workshop materials, focused on cognitive behavioral therapy for early psychosis, was developed by Douglas Turkington, MD specifically for NAMI Marin. Douglas Turkington is a major research figure within the history of the development of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for schizophrenia.
Understanding the prodrome: Article by the Child Mind Institute
This online article provides an overview of the earliest stages of psychosis, including early warning signs and treatment options.
An overview of Cannabis and Psychosis Risk
Hear from Demian Rose, MD, PHD, Medical Director of the UCSF Path Program for Early Psychosis, as he discusses the association between cannabis use and the development of early psychosis. This video is a recording from the 2021 Community Education Day for Psychosis hosted by the UCSF Path Program for Early Psychosis in partnership with the Stanford Inspire Clinic.
A quick guide on early psychosis for general health providers by the UCSF Path Program for Early Psychosis
Click to view a 2-page PDF guide designed to help primary care providers, family physicians and pediatricians understand what early psychosis is, how to identify symptoms and how to contact the Path Program for support.
A quick guide on early psychosis for mental health providers by the UCSF Path Program for Early Psychosis
Click to view a 2-page PDF guide designed to help mental health providers understand what early psychosis is, how to identify symptoms, how to support clients and how to partner with the Path Program.
