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Each year, approximately 100,000 young people are diagnosed with a psychotic disorder. Research shows that early intervention, such as Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC), improves long-term mental health outcomes and quality of life for these individuals. As part of the South Southwest MHTTC, The First Episode Psychosis (FEP) focus area provides cost-free training, education, and support for mental health providers serving individuals recently diagnosed with a psychotic disorder (commonly known as “early psychosis”). We value evidence-based, recovery-oriented training that centers lived experience and cultural responsivity. We strive to create a culture of continuous learning, growth, humility, and transparency in early psychosis services. Our diverse programming includes webinars, conferences, and materials. We identify training needs through partnership with the Advancing Early Psychosis Intervention Network in Texas (EPINET-TX) and Region 6 partners. Through our training initiatives, we hope to enhance outcomes, accessibility, and experiences with mental health systems for young people with early psychosis.
Upcoming Events
Hope, Healing and Homework: Empowering Educators in Screening for Psychosis and Navigating School Supports for Students with Psychosis
Returning to school after experiencing psychosis can be challenging and stressful for individuals and families. This 60-minute session will cover how educators can screen for psychosis and support families and elementary/middle/high school students in navigating school supports for students with psychosis.
Transition to College for Youth with Psychosis
This 60-minute session is a case-based discussion covering the process of assessing readiness for college, accessing accommodations, and preparing youth with a history of psychosis to transition to college. Many young people are interested in higher education but are unsure of what that may look like after receiving a diagnosis of a primary psychotic disorder.
Resources
The South Southwest MHTTC Case Conceptualization Series for First Episode Psychosis (FEP): Summary, Definitions, and Resources
Case Conceptualization for First Episode Psychosis Series 3: Compassion Focused Therapy
Accommodations for Students with Psychosis
Case Conceptualization for First Episode Psychosis Series 1: Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Psychosis (CBT-P)
Case Conceptualization for First Episode Psychosis Series 2: Culturally Informed Therapy for Schizophrenia
Resources for Mental Health Providers on Understanding Accommodations in Schools
Improve Vocational Outcomes among Adolescent & Young Adults in CSC: Integrate Evidence-based Engagement & Support Strategies
Understanding my experiences with Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Psychosis (CBT-P)
Presentation Slides from Case Conceptualization for FEP: Series 1: Session 1: CBT for Psychosis
Presentation Slides from Case Conceptualization for FEP: Series 1: Session 2: CBT for Psychosis
2022 South Southwest MHTTC FEP Conference Opening Remarks
Family Member/Support Person Engagement During Care for FEP: Challenges and Strategies to Move Forward
The Future of Mental Healthcare is... Sitting in Your Pocket
Suicide Assessment and Prevention in Early Psychosis
At the Intersections of Psychosis and Marginalization
Psychosis: Recovery and Discovery
Sharing Successes: Celebrating First Episode Psychosis Transformation in the South Southwest Region
FEP Conference Conclusion
Recovery Oriented Cognitive Therapy for Distressing Hallucinations
Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy: Motivation and Connection
Clinical High Risk for Psychosis: Screening, Assessment, and Treatment
Early Psychosis Conference Youth and Family Panel
Transforming Our Culture: Embracing Lived Experience and Evidence
On-Demand Training Resources for Early Psychosis
National MHTTC Early Psychosis Resources
SMIAdvisor hosts interdisciplinary webinars on serious mental illness (SMI)
A wide range of issue briefs, fact sheets, and videos are available through NASMHPD
Center for Evidence-Based Practices provides general mental health trainings
Manuals and Videos for CSC Training Models
Resource Lists for Young People and Families
EPINET resources for Clients and Families
Choices in Recovery Caregiver Center
Past Events
August 17, 2023 First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Provider Well-Being Community Calls
August 4, 2023 FEP Monthly Peer and Family Partner Networking Meeting
July 25, 2023 Structured Interview of Psychosis-risk Syndromes (SIPS) Training
July 7, 2023 FEP Monthly Peer and Family Partner Networking Meeting
June 15, 2023 First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Provider Well-Being Community Calls
June 12, 2023 Case Conceptualization for First Episode Psychosis Series 3: Session 3: Compassion-Focused Therapy
May 15, 2023 Case Conceptualization for First Episode Psychosis Series 3: Session 2: Compassion Focused Therapy
May 5, 2023 FEP Monthly Peer and Family Partner Networking Meeting
May 4, 2023 Understanding Supported Education and Employment for First Episode Psychosis (FEP): Cohort #2
April 20, 2023 First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Provider Well-Being Community Calls
April 17, 2023 Case Conceptualization for First Episode Psychosis Series 3: Session 1: Compassion Focused Therapy
April 7, 2023 FEP Monthly Peer and Family Partner Networking Meeting
March 29, 2023 Education, Special Education, and Accommodations for Students with Psychosis: Working with Youth, Families, Teachers, and Schools
March 9, 2023 Case Conceptualization for First Episode Psychosis Series 2: Session 3: Culturally Informed Therapy for Schizophrenia
March 3, 2023 FEP Monthly Peer and Family Partner Networking Meeting
February 16, 2023 First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Provider Well-Being Community Calls
February 9, 2023 Case Conceptualization for First Episode Psychosis Series 2: Session 2: Culturally Informed Therapy for Schizophrenia
Past Conferences
2022 South Southwest MHTTC First Episode Psychosis Conference
The 2022 South Southwest MHTTC First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Conference took place from June 1-3, 2022 both virtually and in-person in Austin, TX.
2020 South Southwest MHTTC First Episode Psychosis Conference

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