Butler Hospital
We will develop a mental health program, called RESTEPS, for patients with early psychosis being treated in outpatient mental health centers, focusing on reducing suicide risk by targeting mental health stigma and social support. Youth (n = 35) with psychosis and current/past suicidal thoughts or behaviors will be recruited from community mental health centers to complete an initial open trial examining the feasibility and acceptability of RESTEPS, an 8-session intervention. Participants will be assessed at baseline, mid-intervention, post-intervention, and at a 6-month follow-up.
Inclusion Criteria: 1) 15-25 years of age; 2) schizophrenia-spectrum disorder diagnosis (e.g., schizophreniform, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, delusional disorder) or mood disorder with psychotic features (e.g., major depressive disorder with psychotic features, bipolar disorder with psychotic features) confirmed via Structured Clinical Interview for the DSM-5; 3) positive psychotic symptom duration of \< 2 years OR currently receiving treatment in an early psychosis or first-episode psychosis clinic. 4) Suicide risk defined as any lifetime suicide attempt or suicidal ideation (yes…
RESTEPS is an 8-session intervention for youth with early psychosis in community treatment. It addresses social support and mental health stigma. A family member/friend of the participant is invited to participate in half of the treatment sessions.
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