Specialized Treatment Early in Psychosis (STEP)

once per week

as needed

Individualized prescription of psychotropic medications including but not restricted to antipsychotic, antidepressant and mood stabilizers.

Multi-Family psychoeducation Group based on the model published by McFarlane et al.

Meetings with an individual clinician (social work or nursing) who provides supportive psychotherapy, helps assist with vocational and educational supports.

Subjects randomized to this arm either return to their existing outpatient psychiatrist or, if they do not have one yet, are referred by the clinic to preferred providers in the community. The nature of the interventions provided is variable and is being monitored by the research clinic.