Why Focus on Psychosis

UNM’s Early Clinic First Episode Clinic stops by CIT ECHO to talk about first break psychosis. Listen in for information on statistics and how the first break should be treated right away. ·     3 out of 100 people will experience a psychotic episode in their lifetime ·     Onset is generally in late adolescence or early adulthood ·     Psychosis can have multiple causes (MH Dx, Medical Illness, Substance-Induced, etc.), as well as cultural explanations/considerations. Support the show