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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Cousin just called and told us that her DD/our niece has been admitted to a psych ER - has been there for a few days. While the diagnosis is not conclusive, cousin is sharing that the doctors on duty are talking about psychotic disorder, schizophrenia, etc. We are close - more like siblings - and she is asking me to find out anything I can. Have come to this forum for other questions as folks here tend to be more gentle as well as helpful. I would appreciate any information people can share. Cousin told me they are doing tests, but sounds like they do not think this is a drug-induced psychosis as of now.

TIA.[/quote]

Late teens and 20s are a common time for schizophrenia diagnosis.  I am not sure what state your family member is in but some states have increasingly focused on creating supports specific to "first episode psychosis" because it is thought that psychosis causes some damage to the brain that "kindles" further episodes. Early treatment is key.

Here is an example in Maryland of a "First Episode" Clinic -

https://www.mprc.umaryland.edu/Clinical-Care/First-Episode-Clinic/

You might want to have your family member ask about this kind of resource in their state.

Also, I don't know the age of the niece, but if she is in school, the IEP or 504 process can be used to help her while she is recovering and finding proper treatment.

If you want to know more about schizophrenia, Ellyn Saks has written a good memoir about her experience of the illness. [/quote]

TY![/quote]

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