Resources for Families
The following sites offer more information for families looking to better understand First Episode Psychosis and Coordinated Specialty Care.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) site has many resources for families including factsheets, videos, brochures, online resources, and telephone resources.
Watch this short video made by The Voice Collective
More videos: Voices of Recovery, a simulation of what it feels like to hear voices, and the Center for Practice Innovations First Episode Psychosis Recovery Stories
Guides
Navigating a First Episode of Psychosis for Muslim patients and Families: A Guide (English)
Navigating a First Episode of Psychosis for Muslim patients and Families: A Guide (Arabic)
Other Resources
The following bilingual (English and Spanish) handouts were created to support family members and caregivers of young people experiencing first episode psychosis. Each resource offers accessible, evidence-based information on important topics, including understanding psychosis, treatment and recovery, managing difficult moments, self-care for caregivers, and reducing stigma. These materials aim to promote knowledge-sharing, compassionate support, and foster long-term recovery for individuals and family members.
This project was supported by the UNC Mental Health ACCESS Grant (Altitudes en Español), awarded to Drs. Kelsey Ludwig, David Penn, Felice Reddy, and Diana Perkins. The grant aimed to enhance access to care and improve the cultural relevance of materials for family members of young people experiencing psychosis in North Carolina.