Resources to Educate School Personnel about Psychosis

What Every Teacher and School Professional Needs to Know about Psychosis and Young People is designed to introduce school professionals to the core competencies of detection, referral, and support of students experiencing the early signs of psychosis. It aims to assist school professionals in: Recognizing the early symptoms of psychosis; understanding the causes of psychosis; utilizing a Learning Support Toolkit of easy-to-use student support strategies; and facilitating referrals to mental health resources

Supporting Students Experiencing Early Psychosis in Middle School and High School provides guidance for school personnel if they suspect a student is experiencing psychosis including how to identify warning signs, connect to evidence-based treatment, and best support students and their families. The booklet also highlights the importance of school-based modifications and accommodations if needed, safety concerns, and how to reduce stigma in schools.

Psychosis Screening Tools for Use in Schools

PRIME-5 Revised Screener for Early Psychosis - HeadsUp PA

Prodromal Questionnaire – Brief (PQ-B) - Loewy Lab

Additional Information about Screening Tools

Psychosis screening in schools: Considerations and implementation strategies. (Meyer, M.S. et al., 2020). Early Intervention in Psychiatry. [journal article]

Evidence for Differential Predictive Performance of the Prime Screen Between Black and White Help-Seeking Youths. (Millman, Z.B. et al., 2019). Psychiatric Services. [journal article]

Using parent and youth reports from the Behavior Assessment System for Children, Second Edition to identify individuals at clinical high-risk for psychosis. (Thompson, E. et al., 2014). Schizophrenia Research. [journal article]