Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) for First Episode Psychosis (FEP)
Signature Health’s CSC for FEP Program is a partnership with The Ohio State University for people experiencing their first, emerging symptoms of psychosis.
An Evidence-Based Approach
FEP programs were developed to change the trajectory of individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
With the right treatment and support, people affected by a first episode of psychosis can and do get better. Our CSC for FEP Program is aimed at early intervention through an interdisciplinary team to help reduce symptoms and improve overall wellbeing of persons with psychosis.
Research shows that people who receive CSC for FEP early in the course of the illness have:
- A greater ability to move forward with school, work, living independently, and meeting their life goals
- Better relationships with family and friends
- Decreased symptoms and fewer inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations
Our Patients
This program targets individuals, ages 15-30, who are within two years of their first symptoms of psychosis. Patients do not need a formal diagnosis of psychosis to participate in the program.
Patients may also have a co-occurring Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
Our Team & Services
The patient’s care team includes mental health and medical professionals with specialized training who work with the patient to create a treatment plan based on their goals, needs, and preferences.
Services can include:
- Medication Management
- Individual and Group Psychotherapy
- Family Education and Support
- Case Management
- Supported Employment and Education Services
Our team can also connect clients to Signature Health’s primary care, pharmacy, and support services.
What is Psychosis?
Psychosis refers to a collection of symptoms that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact with reality.
During an episode of psychosis, a person’s thoughts and perceptions are disrupted and they may have difficulty recognizing what is real and what is not.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms of Psychosis
- Suspiciousness, paranoid ideas, or uneasiness with others
- Trouble thinking clearly and logically
- Withdrawing socially and spending a lot more time alone
- Unusual or overly intense ideas, strange feelings, or a lack of feelings
- Decline in self-care or personal hygiene
- Disruption of sleep, difficulty falling asleep and/or reduced sleep time
- Difficulty telling reality from fantasy
- Confused speech or trouble communicating
- Sudden drop in grades or job performance
This publication was made possible by Grant Number 2501212 from OhioMHAS. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the OhioMHAS.
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