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MindStrong

MindStrong听uses a multidisciplinary, evidence-informed approach to听identify听and treat young people at risk听for or听experiencing early听psychosis symptoms.听Early assessment and treatment are key to听returning听young people to a healthy and fulfilling life.

For intake, reach out to us at 773.432.6555 or听email听YoungAdult@thresholds.org.听

Psychosis is a complex medical condition in which changes in the brain make听it difficult for a person to tell what is real and what听is not. Psychosis can go undetected until the lives of a person and their family are听substantially disrupted.听Early psychosis experiences tend to be intermittent or happen gradually over many months.听If you or a loved one听identify听with the experiences below, seek out treatment听immediately. The earlier people experiencing signs of psychosis get help, the better the outcomes.

Psychosis affects 3 in every 100 people, regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, or socioeconomic status. Below is some information on the symptoms and early signs of psychosis.

Psychosis symptoms typically include:

• Hallucinations: hearing or seeing things that听are not听there

• Delusions: false or bizarre beliefs that make sense to the individual, including irrational suspicions of others

• Confused thinking: disorganized thoughts or speech; difficulty concentrating or understanding others

 

First Episode听Services

MindStrong听First Episode听is designed for 14-40-year-olds who have experienced symptoms of psychosis for the first time within the last听18 months. The First Episode Program听utilizes听the听Coordinated Specialty Care听model and is part of the network of听听providers听across Illinois.听

MindStrong听partners with young people and families through a multidisciplinary team-based approach that integrates key elements from the most respected and scientifically听validated听early intervention practices. We听utilize听strategies that not only have the strongest evidence听base but听are creative and fun approaches to achieve goals. Instead of focusing solely on treating symptoms, we focus on addressing the impacts of symptoms on school, work, relationships, independence,听and听identity development.听We are听also听working to teach young people, families, and greater Chicagoland how to recognize early signs of serious mental health challenges.

What you can expect from听MindStrong听services:

• Rapid assessment and individualized care planning:听We work with you to understand the challenges you or your family member are experiencing and develop a personalized plan based on your needs, goals, and preferences.
• Individual therapy and coaching: Individual support and guidance can help you make sense of your experiences, manage symptoms, anticipate challenges, and prepare for difficult situations. We also help clients build on their strengths and move toward their envisioned future.
• Family education:听Many family members are unsure how to respond when a loved one develops concerning symptoms. MindStrong FEP provides information and guidance to help families better understand these experiences, offer support, and maintain family balance.
• Supported employment and supported education: Mental health challenges can disrupt听school and work. The sooner you get back on track, the less likely those disruptions are to affect your future. Our specialists provide support to help you achieve your educational and employment goals.
• Medication education and monitoring:听Our prescribers are knowledgeable about the latest research on medications for mental health symptoms and early psychosis. We help individuals and families understand their options and make informed decisions, using a 鈥渓ow and slow鈥� approach that starts with the lowest effective dose and adjusts as needed.
• Peer support:听It can be helpful to connect with someone who has experienced similar mental health challenges. We provide opportunities to build relationships with peers who have faced and overcome similar struggles.
• Care coordination:听It is common to feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn. We help coordinate services and resources to create a clear path toward your individual goals.