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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 2024

In 2024, ISPS-US built on our momentum to achieve even greater impact. We hosted 24 educational events—more than double the 11 offered in 2023—including interactive CE-accredited courses. Our educational programs reached an impressive 80,233 people through live attendance or watching our recorded content. Additionally, our membership grew by 21%, reflecting a stronger, more engaged community dedicated to promoting psychological and social approaches to psychosis.

  • People Reached Through Education

    80,233

  • Educational Events

    25

  • Increased Membership By

    21%

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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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