CMH

The experience of psychosis is more common than most people think and the good news is that it is treatable. About 3 out of every 100 young people will experience psychosis. Symptoms of psychosis rarely emerge suddenly, but may develop gradually with subtle changes in the following areas:

• Worrisome drop in grades or job performance
• New trouble thinking clearly or concentrating
• Suspiciousness/uneasiness with others
• Decline in self-care or personal hygiene
• Spending more time alone than usual
• Increased sensitivity to sights or sounds
• Mistaking noises for voices
• Unusual or overly intense new ideas
• Strange new feelings or having no feelings at all

CMHA-CEI NAVIGATE staff are certified clinicians for this nationally recognized early intervention model, which includes:

• Individual Resiliency Training/Therapy
• Family Education and Support
• Supported Employment and Education
• Medication Support/Management
• Peer Support and Family Peer Support

All aspects of care include a shared decision making approach, a strengths and resiliency focus, emphasis on effective symptom management skills and/or sustained remission of symptoms and an overall orientation toward recovery.

Early intervention services are available for individuals ages 15-30 who have been having symptoms for 18 months or less.

If you or someone you care about is experiencing symptoms of psychosis it is important to get help early.

Connecting with the supports offered by CMHA-CEI have been shown to:

• Reduce hospital admissions
• Improve symptom management skills
• Increase family understanding of experience
• Support recovery goals related to work, school or other personally meaningful activity
• Maintain or enhance social relationships
• Provide education re: substance use

Our philosophy rests on the firm belief that recovery is possible and that there are many paths to wellness. Our goal is to support our participants in finding their path and experiencing life as rewarding and meaningful.

Please reach out to NAVIGATE Program Coordinator at 517-237-7300 to obtain more information about the program.