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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.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Psychosis (CBT-P) Case Conceptualization In Practice for First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Team Leads and Therapists
In these monthly case-based learning calls, First Episode Psychosis (FEP) team leads and therapists will practice using case conceptualization models for young people on their FEP teams. Participants will learn basic theory of CBT-P case conceptualization and be introduced to more CBT-P training options.
The series runs for 6 months on the dates below:
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
EASA Resources for Professionals
EPINET resources for Clients and Families
Choices in Recovery Caregiver Center
SPIRIT Lab Resources for individuals and loved ones
Maryland EIP resources for Youth and Families
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