About North Staffs EI Team

Our aims include raising awareness of what Psychosis is and how it can affect people, to challenge stigma and promote social inclusion. In fact the team ethos is that Psychosis is treatable and recovery is expected.

The team consists of a number of professional staff including mental health nurses, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, cognitive behaviour therapists, assistant psychologists, psychiatrists, family intervention practitioners, support time recovery workers, peer support workers and practitioners able to support healthy lifestyle and physical health education.

If you are affected by Psychosis, 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 get in touch and we’ll be happy to advise you.

EI Teams Nationwide

Early Intervention teams have been set up all across the country as part of the National Service Framework for Mental Health. Their primary aim is to improve the life chances of those affected by Psychosis. There is guidance on how these teams deliver services and interventions to best enhance the outcomes for those that receive the service.

Research has indicated that if the experience of Psychosis is identified early the greater the likelihood of a full and sustained recovery. The impact of Psychosis can affect different areas of a person’s life; the way they think and feel and how they behave. This to can change and put pressure on family relationships, so it is something that affects the whole family as well as the individual.

Who do we help?

The Individual

We are here to help those people aged between 14–64 years who are experiencing Psychosis for the first time. The experience can be very confusing and frightening for some and often people don’t know how to access help or are afraid of approaching health services.

Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for people to get help. Our aim is to reduce the time they are unwell and lacking suitable treatment or the support they need to maintain their day to day lives.

For someone experiencing psychosis the sooner they receive help the better!

The Family

Families are often the first ones who notice changes in their loved ones affected by Psychosis, but they can be unsure what it is or how to help. We believe by increasing understanding of what Psychosis is people will be able to spot the signs early and access help at the earliest opportunity.

Families are crucial to a person’s recovery and we aim to work with not only the individual affected but also with those who care about them.

The Community

The wider community forms the backdrop to all our lives. Our attitudes and beliefs affect how mental health problems are perceived and this can in turn influence a person’s recovery. We aim to raise awareness of Psychosis and challenge the stigma and discrimination for people and families that are affected by it.