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Tag Archives: First Episode Psychosis
Friday Factoids: Your Brain on Glycine
Until recently, research has suggested early psychosis has its roots in poor glycine production (Elsevier, 2017). This hypothesis was due, in part, to evidence that psychosis was caused by impaired NMDA receptors, glutamate-gated channels responsible for numerous biological … Continue reading
Article Review: Frightening Truths About First Episode Psychosis: Results From a 2011 NAMI Survey
For many psychologists, greater experience comes at a costly price tag of desensitization. When conducting a routine structured interview, the phrase “Do you often hear or see things that others cannot?” would hardly elicit a noticeable response reaction, … Continue reading
Friday Factoids Catch-Up: CBT, Anxiety Reduction, and First Episode Psychosis
Did you know that teaching a single day CBT workshop on anxiety reduction techniques and interventions, can significantly help clients with First Episode Psychosis? A study conducted with clients experiencing First Episode Psychosis with co-morbid anxiety symptoms who were offered … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: Early Intervention for First Episode Psychosis
Interventions specific to first episode psychosis have become a significant focus in community mental health. However, programs directed at early intervention and identification are unable to impact treatment progress if clients are not engaged. In general, disengagement … Continue reading
Article Review: Obstacles to Care in First-Episode Psychosis Patients With a Long Duration of Untreated Psychosis
In the field of mental health, both clinical and research efforts have focused on the importance of early detection and intervention in psychosis. Research has shown that this strategy might lead to an increased chance of preventing, delaying the … Continue reading
First Episode Psychosis: A Review of NIMH’S White Paper
The National Institute of Mental Health’s White Paper on evidenced-based programs for first episode psychosis (FEP) suggests treatments which are not currently in place in Western Kentucky. At the time of this article review, twenty states currently have evidence based … Continue reading