EARLY INTERVENTION Only EI service in country working with yp & PD Approach key in meeting the needs of young people to prevent deterioration in those with early diagnosis or at risk of PD. Identifying risk factors in this group is key.
YP experiencing emotional distress Enduring negative patterns e.g. self harm, anti-social behaviour that impact Willingness to engage – voluntary engagement
Support yp to break negative patterns and make positive informed choices. Explore coping strategies Maintain ability to engage in meaningful activity work, ed, social De-mystifying for yp and professionals
MDT integral to make up of team which is in line with DOH skills and competency framework (2003) Rich mix of experience and relevant skills Extended team 2 Psychotherapists to which yp can be referred GP with Special Interest in MH – medical interventions Clinical Lead from PCT - NB
Assertive outreach – meeting in community, at home
MODEL Psycho / Social model of support for yp – diff to mainstream health services. No service models for EI in PD. ENGAGEMENT – building relationship & trust Assertive / creative outreach e.g. emails, texts, Gp’s, meeting at college Flexible Creative – walk, café, home visit – less formal INTERVENTION Care co-ordination Focus on strengths, needs and wishes of individual NOT LACK Offer reflection Time Hopefulness Manage dependency ENDINGS Planned, managed, agreed with yp Letting go with sense of future
Social, Walking, Drama, Music How they work with yp with PD Working with students – community placements Improving transitions / consistent messages – avoid splitting