About EDIE
EDIE stands for Early Detection Interventions and Engagement and is a service that provides advice and support for people living with “Unusual Experiences” that cause them to feel confused and/or distressed.
The service aims to prevent these difficulties getting worse and from developing into further mental health problems, and we are here to work with people seeking extra help to get their life back on track.
The team consists of a number of professional staff including mental health nurses, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, Cognitive behaviour therapists, and support workers.
Who do we help?
We help young people aged 14–35 that live in the North Staffordshire area that have experienced any Unusual Experiences within the last 12 months that are having a negative impact on their life.
Our goal is to develop a positive relationship and support you and your family and help with those areas of your life which are affected.
Simply call us on 01782 275098 and we’ll be happy to advise you.
In this section
EDIE video
Please view our co-produced film which helps to explore what it is like to experience an At Risk Mental State. Developed in partnership with our service users, the film follows the fictional journey of Ben, who is 17 years old. He has been having a difficult time and starts to have some unusual experiences.
Though this can vary from individual to individual, stressful life events can contribute to the development of mental health difficulties. For Ben a family bereavement has been a contributing factor. The film demonstrates the difficult and distressing impact that Ben’s mental health had on his life and relationships, and how he decides to access support from an early detection mental health service.