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Bipolar DisordersHearing VoicesPsychosisSchizophrenia

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This specialist service works with people aged 14-64 inclusive who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis, no matter what the cause of symptoms, whether it is drug induced or related to a bipolar disorder or a primary psychotic illness. This intensive service is available to people with psychosis and their carers for a maximum of three years. Psychosis is a term used to describe conditions that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact with reality. Hallucinations, such as hearing voices, delusions (false beliefs), paranoia and disorganised thoughts and speech are some of the symptoms that may be experienced. These symptoms can seem so real that often the person does not realise that they are experiencing psychosis. Psychosis also affects feelings and behaviour. Information updated from website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/services/early-intervention-service-bedfordshire
This specialist service works with people aged 14-64 inclusive who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis, no matter what the cause of symptoms, whether it is drug induced or related to a bipolar disorder or a primary psychotic illness. This intensive service is available to people with psychosis and their carers for a maximum of three years. Psychosis is a term used to describe conditions that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact with reality. Hallucinations, such as hearing voices, delusions (false beliefs), paranoia and disorganised thoughts and speech are some of the symptoms that may be experienced. These symptoms can seem so real that often the person does not realise that they are experiencing psychosis. Psychosis also affects feelings and behaviour. Information updated from website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/services/early-intervention-service-bedfordshire

Service type

This service offers support in person.

This service is provided by the NHS.

Catchment restrictions

Bedford, Central Bedfordshire

Last updated 24/03/2025 3:02pm

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