What we do
We work alongside the NHS early intervention service for psychosis in Cardiff and the Vale. The service is directed at those who have experienced a first episode of psychosis and aims to provide support towards recovery during the early stages of psychosis, schizophrenia and other presentations of schizophreniform symptoms.
Who we support
The service supports young people between the age of 14 and 25 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
How we do it
We adopt a person-led, therapeutic approach which consists of one-to-one visits that are tailored to the individual's personal needs. Advice is given by experienced mental health professionals within the wider EIP team, including psychiatric consultants, occupational therapists, physical health specialists and many experienced psychologists and nurses. The approach we use also consists of community-based activities, and having partnered our service with other bodies, we are able to offer a vast range of activities that aim to build the individuals' we support confidence, self-esteem, anxiety and overall mental wellbeing.
Referral
The individuals that we see and provide support for are those currently accessing the early intervention for psychosis service in the NHS, where the care coordinators for these individuals see it suitable for their patients to engage in psychosocial intervention. All referrals are received from Cardiff & Vale University Health Board's Early Intervention in Psychosis Service. Click here for more information.
