Outpatient Psychosis Treatment
Patient-centered psychosis management
Personalized Care for Psychosis
The Department of Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) understands the challenges of living with psychosis. Our Advancing Services for Psychosis Integration and Recovery (ASPIRE) Clinic is here to help you and your loved ones. Our team of specialists offers personalized outpatient care to support your journey toward recovery.
The ASPIRE program provides specialized care for patients experiencing psychosis. We offer a range of services to support your mental health:
- Psychiatric Medication Management: Our team will work with you to find the right medications to manage your symptoms effectively.
- Individual and Group Therapy: We offer personalized therapy sessions to help you understand and cope with your experiences.
- Family Support and Education: We help your loved ones understand psychosis and how they can support you.
Understanding Psychosis
Psychosis is a condition that affects the mind. It causes people to perceive or interpret things differently from those around them. This might include seeing or hearing things that others do not, holding strong beliefs not based in reality or feeling disconnected from reality. Psychotic symptoms can lead to feelings of isolation and hopelessness. It is important to remember that psychosis is treatable, and recovery is possible.
Eligibility for ASPIRE
ASPIRE is a first-episode psychosis clinic that focuses on early intervention. We emphasize hope, community integration and sustainable recovery.
The ASPIRE Clinic may be a fit if you:
- Are between the ages of 19 and 45.
- Have begun experiencing changes such as unusual thoughts or behaviors, like hearing or seeing things that others cannot.
- Have been experiencing symptoms for more than one week, but less than 5 years.
- Have a support system willing to be involved in your care.
We develop treatment plans in alignment with your personal goals. ASPIRE offers both in-person and virtual appointments. The length of treatment is typically two years.
More About Outpatient Psychosis
We believe in a holistic approach to mental health. Our team collaborates with other departments and services within BIDMC to provide coordinated care. This includes referrals to:
- Neurology for neurologic tests and diagnoses.
- Addiction Recovery for help with substance use disorders.
- Laboratory Services for necessary medical tests.
- Maternal Mental Health services for care during pregnancy.
- Postpartum Mental Health services for care after the birth of your baby.
We also make referrals to well-established recovery programs outside of the BIDMC community that are most fitting for your treatment goals, location and lifestyle.
Our program includes a variety of supportive services to enhance your recovery:
- Digital Psychiatry Clinic: Our partnership gives us the ability to collect clinical information and view your treatment progress through the use of the mindLAMP app.
- Neuropsychological Testing: Our assessments help you and your doctor understand how psychosis affects your brain function.
- Social Work Services: Our specialists help you access resources and support systems in your community.
Meet the ASPIRE Team
Our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers provides patients with a broad set of care services that align with their unique health needs.
Advancing Care, Research & Education
Department of Psychiatry
Our psychiatric specialists offer comprehensive behavioral and mental health services to patients from early adults to seniors.
Psychiatry Research
The Department of Psychiatry conducts clinical research to develop an understanding of the etiology of major psychiatric disorders and approaches to treatment.
Psychiatry Education & Training
BIDMC offers medical student education in psychopathology through clinical experiences, patient-centered learning, and active resident involvement in teaching.
