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Ken Duckworth, MD, Medical Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness


In recent years, there has been increasing attention given to young people with emerging psychotic illness, both in media coverage of current events as
well as in policies and movements toward providing specialized services to this vulnerable population. This concise, accessible guide for helping
professionals without training in psychosis intervention is a quick reference for identifying and intervening with a person experiencing a first psychotic
episode. It guides helping professionals in how to identify a possible psychotic episode, how to interact compassionately and effectively with the
individual, and how to make appropriate referrals toward proper treatment.


Free of jargon and unfamiliar medical terminology, this how-to resource offers clear guidelines for detecting possible psychosis, advice on how to provide
immediate care for the at-risk individual, and specific actions to take depending on the severity of the crisis. With a focus on adolescents and young
adultsthe most at-risk population for initial psychotic episodesthe book offers quick-access information for a wide range of professionals in
educational and community health settings, including school personnel, counselors, social workers, law enforcement professionals, and primary care
providers. Also included is a brief review of research supporting early intervention strategies. This guide is valuable as a reference for immediate access
to information or can be read from start to finish to increase knowledge and preparedness for a variety of situations.


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