Our Vision

The work of EPPIC is based upon the following values and beliefs:

• Young people with mental health problems or mental health disorders are entitled to quality support, treatment and care designed to best suit their individual circumstances
• Appropriate interventions for young people with mental health problems or mental health disorders are provided at the earliest possible opportunity
• Services are promoted and provided in a manner that reduces the potential for "lost opportunities" in providing early intervention services for young people
• Services are provided to young people in a manner that engages them as partners in recovery and is respectful of their views and opinions
• Diversity among young people is valued
• Family members and other carers are kept informed and supported when services are being providing to their young person with mental health problems or a mental health disorder
• Government, young people, family members, the community and other service providers provide the context in which Orygen Youth Health provides its services
• Interventions and treatment for young people with mental health problems or mental health disorders are based upon sound evidence based practice
• Further research into interventions, treatment and treatment approaches is required to enhance evidence based practice with young people in the area of mental health and mental health disorders
• Research should include the trial of innovative community based and clinical approaches
• Results of research and applied learning will be disseminated at a local, national and international level in order to reform the development of mental health services for young people
• The goal of mental health service development is to improve outcomes, quality of life and cost effectiveness of treatment for young people experiencing mental health disorders

 
EPPIC Clinical Guidelines
 
Informed by international standard early psychosis clinical practice guidelines, and reflective of EPPIC's unique, localised clinical resources and programs, these guidelines guide professional practice in all of EPPIC's inpatient, community, and outpatient settings, across all typical phases of psychotic illness. Click here for a link to the EPPIC Clinical Guidelines page.
 
 
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