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Individuals who come to CAPPS have a wide range of concerns
they wish to discuss, such as unusual thoughts and perceptions;
increased depression; social anxiety; and greater difficulty
with work, school, friends, and family. Individuals who are
experiencing difficulty functioning and who have a family member
with a psychotic illness such as schizophrenia are also considered
to be at risk and are encouraged to contact us.
Referrals to CAPPS can be made by family physicians, pediatricians,
psychiatrists, and mental health professionals. If you have
a client you think might be appropriate for CAPPS, you are
welcome to call us for a consultation at (310) 206-3466.
You may also give a brochure to the client or family and
have them contact us directly. Individuals interested in
help for themselves or someone they know may also contact
us directly.
We are happy to answer
any questions you may have about CAPPS over the phone.
Individuals (or
their parent/legal
guardian if between 12 and 17) who call and decide they’d
like to participate are invited to come to our facility for
an initial screening interview. This interview will determine
whether you (or your child) are eligible for the CAPPS research
program. The interview includes questions about your medical
and psychological history. You will be asked to explain how
things have been going for you lately and about any symptoms
you may be experiencing.
It’s important
for you to know that any information you tell us during
the interview will
remain confidential.
You will be asked to sign a consent form before you participate
in the screening interview explaining these procedures and
making sure you understand your rights as a research participant.
A family member will also be asked to participate in the
screening interview to provide us with additional information.
We will begin by interviewing you and your family member
together, but will complete the interviews separately. (If
you are 18 years of age or older, you are not required to
bring a family member with you to the interview, though family
members are welcome.)
Who is not eligible?
The following individuals are not eligible to participate
in the CAPPS program:
- Individuals who are under the age of
12 or over the age of 35;
- Individuals who have been
diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder,
schizoaffective disorder,
or delusional disorder;
- Individuals who have experienced
fully psychotic symptoms that started more than 3 months
ago;
- Individuals with IQ below 70;
- Individuals with a serious
neurological disorder (e.g. seizures);
- Individuals who
have had a major head injury with loss of consciousness.
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