Classroom Course » Early Intervention for Psychosis: Lessons Learned from the NIMH RAISE Initiative

Dates & Times:
November 10, Monday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Hosted By:
DBH Training Institute

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Description:
Research has shown that, with early treatment, individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis (FEP) tend to have better responses to antipsychotic medications and experience improved outcomes with social and vocational rehabilitation programs. The Recovery After an Initial Schizophrenia Episode (RAISE) initiative is a signature project of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) that tests the feasibility and impact of introducing evidence-based treatments for FEP in the United States. RAISE encompasses two studies: a multi-site randomized clinical trial and two-state study of FEP service implementation. The clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of a team-based, recovery-oriented, multi-component treatment model for FEP (coordinated specialty care), compared to psychosis treatment as typically delivered in ‘real-world’ community settings. The service implementation study evaluates strategies that were used to launch FEP specialty care clinics in New York and Maryland, and identifies best practices for creating and supporting FEP treatment teams that offer services within a shared decision-making framework. RAISE has enormous potential for shifting the standard of care for early psychosis in the U.S., and for changing prevailing expectations regarding the trajectory of psychotic disorders. Even a fractional reduction in the disability and need for services that result from conditions like schizophrenia would lead to considerable cost savings for communities as well as greatly improved quality of life for affected individuals and their families.
Objective:

1. List the advantages of early intervention and treatment at the time of the first episode of psychosis.

2. Describe the NIMH RAISE initiative and list the components of the interventions

3. Discuss the potential impact of broad implementation of coordinated specialty care for first episode of psychosis.

Intended Audience:
DBH Employees and Adult or Youth Mental Health Service Providers
Venue:
DBH 64 New York Avenue
Main Training Room (242)
64 New York Avenue, NE
2nd Floor - East
Washington, District of Columbia 20002
(202) 671-0343
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Driving Directions:
64 New York Avenue is located at the intersection of Florida, New York and First Streets, NE. Metro: Take the red line to the Noma/Gallaudet University (previously called New York Avenue) metro stop. Walk west on N Street and turn right at 1st Street NE. Cross over New York Avenue. You will see a large clock tower with the number 64. Enter through the gate and walk toward the first entrance of the building.
Parking:
There are three parking lots for attendees that charge between $9-12, regardless of duration. The two outside lots only accept cash payment. There is also street parking in the blocks adjacent to 64 NY Avenue, but be mindful of posted restrictions.
Certificates:
DBH Training Institute Certificate details
NAADAC CEH Certificate details
Social Work/Counseling CEU Certificate details
Presenters:
 Susan  Azrin, PhD 
 Amy  Goldstein, PhD 
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