August 20, 2024
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has shared a new resource, a brochure titled, Early Recognition and Effective Treatment of Early Serious Mental Illness: Finding and Treating Early Serious Mental Illness Promptly. This brochure emphasizes the crucial roles of early detection and intervention in treating individuals with serious mental illness, highlighting the need for prompt attention at the first onset of symptoms. In addition, the resource emphasizes the importance of youth and family engagement in early intervention services and supports. Early detection of serious mental illness and the provision of effective treatment can improve outcomes for individuals and promote long-term mental health recovery. Click here to access the brochure itself for more information. |