PRIME Clinic

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Coping with stress is important for all of us, especially for those who are at greater psychosis-risk than the general population. Check out some ideas for how you can de-stress today!

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Did You Know?

Thanks to a grant from SAMHSA, PRIME has now begun providing clinical services in addition to continuing their research.

PRIME serves individuals age 12 and up who show early warning signs of psychosis, regardless of insurance status. Psychosis-risk determination is accomplished through the use of an assessment called the SIPS, which was developed and validated by PRIME and is considered one of two gold standard instruments in the world for this purpose.

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What is Psychosis?

Psychosis is any severe mental disorder in which contact with reality is lost or distorted. Schizophrenia is the most common psychosis. Psychotic disorders are complex and appear to involve multiple susceptibility genes interacting with multiple environmental factors throughout the development of the person. The nature of these interactions is very complex and poorly understood at this time. In order to avoid the deterministic viewpoint of mental illness, it is crucial to emphasize the importance of the environment and lifestyle choices and that there is hope for recovery. Taking illicit drugs is a preventable risk factor, as is excess stress.

Statistics on psychosis:

Prevalence rate is 1 percent worldwide
Median age of onset is 19
The most vulnerable age of psychosis is 12 to 25
85 percent have onset by age 35
There are positive and negative symptoms for schizophrenia. Positive symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, thought disorder and bizarre behaviors. Negative symptoms include lack of interest, lack of motivation, lack of pleasure, social withdrawal, blunted affect, lethargy, and apathy.

Psychotic illnesses exact a tremendous cost to individuals, as well as to their families and communities. Among the costs are lost productivity; increased family stress; increased physical illnesses; diminished self-esteem; increased dependency; repeated need for hospitalizations; inability to maintain friendships; and difficulty attaining life goals, such as completing school and working.

According to the World Health Organization, early treatment for psychosis can reduce relapse of acute symptoms by more than 50%, returning young people to wellness, and offering a clearer path toward prevention.

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Importance of Early Detection:

The goal of early identification and intervention is to minimize a decline in functioning and maximize the return to a previous level of functioning. By identifying and treating the early signs of risk, it is hoped that mental illness may be delayed, prevented, or reduced in intensity.

Call us today to schedule an evaluation for yourself or for your child.

02/26/2019

YALE STUDY: Are You Having Mental Health Concerns? (New Haven, CT)

PRIME CLINIC

Is someone you know behaving or feeling differently lately? Is he or she falling behind in work or school or losing touch with family and friends?

If you or someone you know is 12 to 30 years old and is experiencing these symptoms, the experts at the Prime Clinic may be able to help.

Having difficulty concentrating or thinking clearly, feeling suspicious, or noticing changes in the way things look or sound, especially when accompanied by other unfamiliar feelings or odd sensations, could be warning signs of a serious illness.

The Prime Clinic studies the delay and prevention of serious mental and emotional disorders. All calls are confidential and evaluations are free of charge.

We are now also offering Clinical Services!

Just call 1-866-AT-PRIME (1-866-287-7463) for help! Remember call 1-866-AT-PRIME for information and help.

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