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.
Intended Audience:
DBH
Employees and Adult or Youth Mental Health Service Providers
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
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Certifier Name: Barbara Bazron, Ph.D.
Certifier Title: Director, DBH
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NAADAC CEH Certificate
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The NAADAC Approved Education Provider status identifies this program as meeting nationally approved standards of education developed for the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Program participants are assured that the contact hours provided will be accepted toward national credentialing by the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCCAP).
"Credit(s)" corresponds to number of continuing education hours (CEH) earned. "Completed" date corresponds to the event date.
Certifier Name: Barbara Bazron, Ph.D.
Certifier Title: Director, DBH
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Social Work/Counseling CEU Certificate
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The DBH Training Institute is approved by the DC Board of Social Work as a continuing education provider for licensed social workers in the District of Columbia.
The DBH Training Institute is approved by the DC Board of Counseling as a continuing education provider for licensed counselors in the District of Columbia.
"Credit(s)" corresponds to duration of contact hours earned. "Completed" date corresponds to the event date.
Certifier Name: Barbara Bazron, Ph.D.
Certifier Title: Director, DBH
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Presenters:
Susan Azrin, PhD
Amy Goldstein, PhD