Originally developed by the PIER program and used in conjunction with the RWJF EDIPPP initiative, the booklet Recognizing and Helping Young People at Risk for Psychosis was created for diverse professionals working with young people. It covers information about psychosis, the course of onset and illness, assessment, diagnosis, intervention strategies, and suggested readings. Providers may also find the booklet to be useful to some of the families with whom they work.

NIMH has compiled a set of resources related to Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) for First Episode Psychosis that includes: an outline of the core components of CSC; manuals for outreach, recruitment and implementation; and links to various program manuals and other resources developed from NIMH’s RAISE Initiative (Recovery After an Initial Schizophrenia Episode).

Navigate an evolution of the NIMH RAISE Early Treatment Program, is designed to provide early and effective treatment to individuals who have experienced a first episode of psychosis. It offers a range of materials for professionals including a Team Members Guide, Program Director Manual, Family Education Manual,  Individual Resiliency Trainer (IRT) Manual, and  Supported Employment and Education Manual.

The UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior does significant work with mental disorders in youth. Their website contains a variety of information on mood disorders in young people, including a downloadable Clinicians Treatment Manual for Family-Focused Therapy for Early-Onset Youth and Young Adults