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    Clinical Practices, Recovery and Social Supports

    I16 - Scaling Coordinated Specialty Care for First-episode Psychosis

    Tuesday, May 6, 2025
    2:45 PM - 3:45 PM ET
    Location: 117
    Timely, evidence-based care for first-episode psychosis (FEP) can significantly improve outcomes, yet only 10–25% of individuals in need receive care today. This session will explore how expanding access to Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) to 90% of individuals in need could not only improve lives, but also generate significant economic returns. We will share insights from a national impact model on scaling CSC access, discuss frontline experiences on patient access and care, examine key system and policy barriers, and learn from leaders in the field on what’s needed to expand care.

    Note: The national model and insights are the result of collaboration between several organizations - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD), McKinsey Health Institute (MHI), and National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW).

    Learning Objectives:

    • Understand the key challenges faced by patients with first-episode psychosis in accessing care
    • Explore the health and economic benefits of scaling CSC access to individuals in need
    • Identify critical policy, system, and infrastructure barriers that hinder the expansion of CSC
    • Discover actionable strategies to address current challenges and expand CSC access nationwide