Services (treatment of Psychosis)

1. Rapid Assessment

DETECT provides a rapid comprehensive assessment service for individuals who may be experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

A comprehensive assessment process will not only improve individual care, but will also assist in measuring the effectiveness of the interventions provided to treat psychosis. The assessment is carried out by a trained clinician from the DETECT team, usually a doctor or nurse. We respond to referrals within 72 hours making contact with the person who has been referred and arranging a mutually agreeable time to meet.

The process usually involves a few meetings with individuals and then separately with family members, where possible.