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Peers and family partners described as central to early psychosis teams
Summary
Presenter said peer specialists and family partners are key to coordinated specialty care, helping to bring hope, keep teams grounded and increase engagement for people with early psychosis.
The presenter said California's CSC expansion emphasizes peers with lived experience and family partners as critical members of care teams, calling them "the most powerful individuals on our team." According to the presenter, these partners bring hope and help ensure the team stays connected to what matters to people experiencing psychosis.
The presentation described peers and family partners as contributors to assessment, engagement and ongoing treatment planning, helping teams understand lived experience and keeping services pragmatic. The presenter tied peer and family involvement to improved engagement and recovery outcomes for young people who otherwise might avoid care.
