Information about psychosis and its early warning signs is often absent from mental health educational resources, despite the fact that these signs typically emerge during childhood or adolescence. Increasing awareness, challenging stigma, and motivating early help-seeking are important to prevention and early intervention.

Print-Outs & Brochures

NAMI FACT SHEETS
Overview of symptoms & treatment options, available in both English and Spanish
CAREGIVER GUIDELINES
Tips for families & caregivers on talking to young people about psychosis and understanding/managing symptoms
SAMHSA HANDOUT
Overview of symptoms, treatment, and support options for caregivers; version available for young adults

Online Resources for Psychosis & Recovery

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS ​
MANAGING SYMPTOMS & RECOVERY
EDUCATIONAL & CLINICAL WEBSITES
  • CEDARclinic.org: Basic definitions of psychosis, sample symptoms, signs of risk, and resources for  individuals and families, including clinical and research opportunities.
  • Schizophrenia.com: Fairly comprehensive source of information on schizophrenia, early intervention, risk factors, treatments, and resources, including videos.
  • ​NASMHPD.org: Webinars, links to research programs, and psychoeducational materials for patients and families.
  • Strong Minds Project: Psychosis-focused support for young people by young people.

Mental Health Support for Young People

OK 2 TALK
NAMI's moderated online support forum for youth to share stories and other media about mental illness
REACH OUT (AUS)
Articles & tools to help youth cope with different symptoms or life events related to mental illness
BRING CHANGE 2 MIND
An anti-stigma resource for many illnesses with links to relevant podcasts, movies, & memoirs​
VOICES 4 HOPE
Youth-made resources including educational & vocational support and personal recovery stories
HEADSPACE (AUS)
Network of youth support centers with online educational materials for young people & families
U LIFELINE
Educational resource & mental health support for college-age youth & friends, with links to on-campus resources
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Informational tool produced by the Center for Early Detection, Assessment, and Response to Risk (CEDAR) in conjunction with Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) Psychiatry & Adolescent Medicine, the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project (MCPAP) and the Prevention Collaborative. ​This work was funded by the Sydney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation, the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School Departments of Psychiatry.

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