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It somehow makes this disorder seem less like a disability and more like something that could happen to anyone that asked too much of their brain.”The new campaign is designed to increase the volume of patients aged 18 to 25 who become part of the program and to improve comprehension of psychosis and enhance awareness of the EPI program.It aims to educate people about potential risks, present symptoms in a way that makes an emotional connection, and provide specific information about how to find help.
“Early intervention is a key that opens doors to the potential of prevention,” added Whiting.
“And our EPI program has provided us with shining examples and strong evidence of the potential for preventing life-long debilitating illness.”A high priority for Fraser Health this year in the area of mental health and addictions will be to broaden its early intervention focus into new areas such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and problematic substance use.
“The onset of many mental health disorders and addictions issues in adolescence and young adulthood makes it crucial that we try to minimize the impact as early as possible,” said Whiting.Keith Purchase, chair of Fraser Health’s board of directors, said: “Increasing awareness is a critical success factor for the EPI program.
The greater the number of people who can r...