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Mental and emotional
problems are often like physical problems; the sooner they
receive treatment,
the better. The longer illness
is left untreated, the greater the disruption to the person’s
ability to study, work, make friends and interact comfortably
with others. Participants
in the CAPPS program will be offered frequent and intensive
evaluations, including
complete diagnostic
evaluations, psychiatric assessments, and extensive neuropsychological
assessments. Participants also receive psychoeducation, complete
treatment planning (including services from CAPPS and the
community), and case management. Psychiatric treatment is
available (if needed), and is billed to patients’ insurance
companies or provided on a sliding scale basis. All other
services are provided free of charge.
CAPPS participants may also be invited to participate in
Skills Group or Psychoeducational Multi-Family Group. The
purpose of both group treatments is to educate participants
about symptoms; reduce individual and family stress; and
to enhance problem-solving, communication, and coping skills.
Group therapy focuses on reducing symptoms and improving
functioning in the home, school, and/or work environments.
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