Decision-Making Flowchart for All Patients Ages 12-35
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Screen for psychosis if the patient:
Did the patient disclose, or did you observe:
YES
What is the EXPERIENCE like?
Is it odd and not explained by the patient’s cultural, medical, or developmental context? YES
Are any of the following true?
• The experience is IMPACTING their emotions, behavior, or functioning • The experience is RECURRING or PROGRESSING YES
PATH 3: Specialized Assessment & Treatment
If there is a safety concern, first go to PATH 4: Same-Day Assessment NO
NO
PATH 1: Reassure & Redirect
If there is a safety concern, first go to PATH 4: Same-Day Assessment If there is a family history of psychosis, go to PATH 2: Educate & Monitor NO
PATH 1: Reassure & Redirect
If there is a family history of psychosis, go to PATH 2: Educate & Monitor |
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This content was developed by:
Kristen Woodberry, Kelsey Johnson, and Megan Graham With generous support and contributions from: Olivia Carrick, Sara Cheek, Mary Cohen, Eugene D’Angelo, Michelle Friedman-Yakoobian, Ellen Goodman, Margaret Guyer, Alex Keller, Matcheri Keshavan, Emily Kline, Sion Harris, Douglas Robbins, Judi Siegel, Lydia Shrier, John Straus, Michael Tang, and Michael Yogman |
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