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There's more to psychosis care than meds-and-beds.

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For most mental health conditions, experiences are understood within the context of one’s life, and a range of approaches are offered to support recovery. However, psychosis is treated differently. Too often, the first—or only—response is medication and hospitalization. Therapy or other supports are overlooked, undervalued, or even denied. People deserve care that acknowledges their full humanity. The ISPS movement champions access to diverse approaches to psychosis, including therapies, peer support, culturally specific care, and crisis alternatives - because medication should be one choice among many, not the only option.

  • Pat Wright * ISPS-US Member
    Pat Wright * ISPS-US Member

    I went to my first conference needing to find other family members who were also struggling with the diagnosis, hospitalization, and medication routine. I appreciate the "trialogue" unique to ISPS where the voices of family members, folks with lived experience and clinicians are expressed in an open and supportive environment. I continue to be inspired by those within ISPS-US, learning ideas, strategies and hearing hopeful people discuss topics that affect my family and me every day.

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Our Impact In 2025

In 2025, ISPS-US built on its momentum to deepen and expand its impact. We hosted 26 educational events, a 22% increase, and strengthened our continuing education processes to begin building a lasting library of resources for the field. Our programs reached 40,009 people through live participation and recorded content. Membership also grew by 9% and continued to reflect diverse perspectives, including 67% service providers, 38.3% academics/researchers/students, 22% individuals with lived experience of “psychosis,” and 20% family members.

  • People Reached Through Education

    40,009

  • Educational Events

    28

  • Increased Membership By

    9%

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Our Institutional Members

  • Advocacy Unlimited
  • AKIN Mental Health
  • Cooperriis Healing Community
  • Consumer Quality Team of Maryland
  • Holistic Mental Health Network
  • INSPIRE Training
    INSPIRE Training
  • Institute for the Development of Human Arts
  • International Society for Ethical Psychology & Psychiatry
  • Origami Therapy Association
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