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How to get help if you have these symptoms
What should you do?
Don’t wait look for help
- Talk to your family doctor, they can refer you to a mental health specialist
- Ask questions. Be persistent
- Educate yourself. Get the facts
Here as some web sites that may be of use
www.eppic.org.au
www.iris-initiative.org.uk
www.nice.org.uk
www.pepp.ca
www.rethink.org
Why getting help is important?
One certainty for people suffering from psychosis is that it can have devastating consequences for young people and their families. Psychosis is the most debilitating of psychiatric disorders. Untreated psychosis is associated with a more difficult recovery and can lead to increased family distress, substance abuse, depression and increased risk of suicide. Appropriate, early treatment reduces the need for hospitalisation and promotes a full recovery. Psychosis is similar to other common disorders, in that the chances of getting well are improved if treatment is started at the earliest possible stage.