Strategies for Improving Client Engagement in Psychosis Services Across the Lifespan-Presentation Slides

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The document is a presentation on strategies for improving client engagement in psychosis services. The presentation is part of an initiative by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The goal of the initiative is to address serious mental illness and improve client outcomes.<br /><br />The presentation highlights the importance of understanding cultural differences and systemic experiences of structural racism in client engagement. It emphasizes the need for strategies to strengthen cultural and structural humility in mental health settings and rebuild trust with individual clients.<br /><br />The document also discusses the various reasons for client disengagement, including cultural differences in treatment understanding, experiences of structural racism, negative treatment experiences, and concerns about medications. It provides examples of statements made by clients to illustrate these reasons. The presentation explores the extent of the disengagement problem, citing statistics from early intervention programs and surveys.<br /><br />Further, the document discusses the importance of addressing disengagement at different levels, including sociostructural factors, program design, interpersonal relationships, and individual strategies. It suggests strategies such as creating an inclusive and welcoming environment, acknowledging and processing prior iatrogenic harm, validating subjective experiences, engaging in meaning-making and identity adaptation, and supporting families.<br /><br />The presentation concludes with the importance of de-escalation techniques, responsive relationships, and supporting families in a fresh and nuanced way. It emphasizes the need for a multidimensional approach to improve client engagement in psychosis services.<br /><br />Overall, the document outlines strategies to address client disengagement from psychosis services and improve client outcomes.

Keywords

client engagement

psychosis services

cultural differences

structural racism

trust building

client disengagement

early intervention programs

sociostructural factors

inclusive environment

improve client outcomes