Resources
EPPIC has a range of fact sheets about psychosis that are free to download.
There are also manuals, videos, DVDs, and books regarding interventions for early psychosis, which can be ordered through the Orygen Youth Health website.
Some of these resources are designed for use by young people and the community, while others are specifically for use by mental health professionals.
These resources include:
Early psychosis manuals
The Early Diagnosis and Management of Psychosis: A Booklet for General Practitioners.
The early diagnosis and treatment of first episode psychosis can significantly improve the prospects of recovery and reduce longer-term impairment for many individuals. Whilst General Practitioners may only see one or two patients a year with a developing psychosis, this book is designed to assist in making an accurate diagnosis and subsequently providing an effective intervention.
The acute phase of early psychosis: a handbook on management.
This handbook is an introduction to the principles and practice of managing the acute stage of early psychosis that precedes early recovery.
Case Management in Early Psychosis: A handbook.
This manual provides an introduction to the principles and practice of case management in early psychosis.
Prolonged Recovery in Early Psychosis: A Treatment Manual.
This manual is for mental health workers working with patients who have persistent positive symptoms of psychosis.
Cannabis and Psychosis: An Early Psychosis Treatment Manual.
This manual provides clinicians with innovative, up-to-date resources for working with comorbid cannabis use in the first episode group.
Cognitively Oriented Psychotherapy for First Episode Psychosis COPE.
COPE is a CBT based form of patient interview. It aims to facilitate and promote an adaptive style of recovery from a first episode of psychosis.
The CAARMS Training DVD and manual.
This complete package includes instructional DVD and supporting workbook. The user will learn how to assess for ‘at risk mental state’ using the CAARMS via case scenario interviews and self assessment practice vignettes.
Early psychosis Videos and DVDs
These videos and DVDs are for young people, family and friends, and health professionals, and cover areas such as recognising early signs, substance use, and recovery.
They include:
Getting Real.
This DVD presents one young woman’s experience of recovery from psychosis. It promotes a focus on wellness, hopefulness and a positive approach to life.
Back to Reality: Cannabis and Psychosis
In this DVD, five young people who have recently recovered from psychosis discuss the role of cannabis in their illness and recovery.
The Next Step: Part of the Prolonged Recovery package.
In this DVD, young people who have experienced a prolonged recovery talk frankly about the advantages and disadvantages of their choices for managing their symptoms.
Sally’s Story: A video for Mental Health Professionals
This DVD targets mental health workers who are new to the field of early psychosis, and offers advice on effective interventions from a young person who has experienced psychosis.
Get On Top: recognising young people’s mental health problems and getting help early.
This DVD is designed for young people and those close to them, to assist in recognising the early signs and symptoms of mental health problems, and explores options for seeking help.
Where There's Hope: family experiences of living with mental illness.
This DVD follows the stories of 3 families as they journey from awareness that ‘something isn’t quite right’, to diagnosis of a psychotic disorder, to the realisation that with appropriate support and knowledge there is a hopeful future. A special price is available for this item for families, carers, and young people.