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Early Intervention for Pyschosis Service
The Early Intervention for Psychosis Service (EIS) is for young people aged 14 to 35 years old.
We are staffed by professionals who are experts in assessing, treating and supporting young people in the early stages of a psychotic illness.
We assess young people and can offer support for up to three years. This may include social, psychological and emotional support, as well as medical input.
- Around one in 100 young people will develop a potentially serious mental health condition (psychosis) in their teens or 20s.
- With early treatment, most people will make a full recovery.
What is Psychosis?
Psychosis is the term used to explain a number of experiences including hearing 'voices', having unusual and frightening ideas and a loss of energy or drive.
Visit the 'What is Psychosis?' page to find out more.
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Recovery
Most young people recover well. Early recognition and treatment is crucial as it significantly reduces the chance of a long term problem.
Early warning signs of a mental health problem
Is there something not quite right with a friend or relative?
Are you worried by changes in the way they feel, think or act?
The changes you've noticed may be natural reactions to a stressful event or problem and pass in time without professional help, however, they could be early warning signs. These could include:
- Constant tiredness
- Withdrawal from family and friends
- Feeling uneasy
- Feeling depressed and anxious
- Becoming suspicious, losing trust in people
- Seeming muddled, losing concentration
- Saying and believing things that don't make sense
If the person close to you has been experiencing several of the changes listed , particulary those listed at the end of the list, for two weeks or more, then now is the time to ask for professional help.
Act early
By acting early you can make a big difference. Like any other illness, the chances of making a full and speedy recovery are much better if help is sought early.
With early treatment, most people will make a full recovery.
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