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Early Assessment and Support Alliance or EASA...
     provides information and support to young people who are experiencing symptoms of psychosis for the first time.
     Most people don't realize just how common and treatable psychosis is!
 
Serving most of Oregon
Book Review: "The Center Cannot Hold" by Elyn Saks
Elyn Saks’ autobiography "The Center Cannot Hold" is a gripping insight into her life experience with psychosis. The way she describes her struggles make it possible for nearly anyone to get an idea of what living with psychosis can be like. For someone who has experienced similar symptoms it was easy to sympathize with her throughout the story and comforting to know you are not the only person to experience these difficulties. Her message - people with psychosis can have happy productive lives just as she has.  Although, Saks has been hospitalized for her illness, she still lives a productive and successful life. Throughout the book, she encourages others to push through all obstacles in life, her story is an inspiration. - By an EASA graduate

Anyone can develop psychosis. Psychosis is common and treatable. It affects 3 in 100 people, and usually occurs for the first time between the ages of 12 and 30. Learn more...
EASA works closely with the young person, and with family members and others who are supportive of the young person, to help him or her succeed. Learn more...
With the right early identification, support and information, young people can manage and even prevent psychosis and get on with their lives. Learn more...

NEWS & EVENTS...
Mar 2013Please vote! EASA is one of five finalists for the Scattergood Innovations Award in Pennsylvania. The final selection will... Learn more...
Nov 2012EASA has its own chapter in a new textbook called Modern Community Mental Health: An Interdisciplinary Approach to be published... Learn more...
2012This website is being updated this spring to change content and references about EAST (Early Assessment & Support Team) to... Learn more...





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