Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service are designed to provide intensive support to young people and adults between the ages of 14-25 experiencing their first episode of psychosis.

What is psychosis?

The word psychosis describes a state of mind where a person has thoughts and experiences that are out of touch with reality.

Psychosis is a mental health problem (like depression or anxiety), which causes distress because of the way it makes a person feel.

Everybody's experience of psychosis is different but there are some common symptoms. You may have experienced some of these:

What is the Early Intervention in Psychosis Service?

The Early Intervention in Psychosis service works with young people who experience an episode of psychosis.

Research has shown that if someone receives support and treatment quickly once they have experienced psychosis then they are less likely to have further episodes of psychosis.

The support you receive from this service can help you recover from your psychotic episode. It can also help you reduce the impact of psychotic episodes you may experience in the future.

The service is made up of a team of professionals (including nurses, psychologists and psychiatrists) who have lots of experience in working with people with psychosis. You will meet someone from the team who will talk to you and your family about what you have been experiencing. This person is called a care coordinator.

Referrals and how to contact the team

Referrals may be received from health services such as CAMHS, CMHT, CRHT, PCMHS, inpatient settings or external agencies such as GPs and Local authority.

Tel: 01639 862903

Email: SBU.EIPService@wales.nhs.uk

Swansea Bay Health Board EIP Service

The Lodge

Tonna Hospital

Tonna

Neath

SA11 3LX