We provide community-based support to people aged 14 to 65 years old who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Early intervention means getting help quickly for unusual distressing experiences in order to start your recovery as soon as possible and to reduce the chances of problems coming back.
Psychosis is a mental health difficulty which can cause symptoms such as paranoia (e.g. thinking that things on the TV, radio or newspapers are about you), thinking that people can control or read your thoughts, having experiences of hearing, seeing, feeling, smelling or tasting things that other people don’t, feeling out of touch with reality, having confusing thoughts or getting your words muddled.
Episodes of psychosis can be very short (up to a week) or can last longer. Psychosis can happen to anyone and like any other illness it can be treated. Most people will make a full recovery and the earlier someone gets help the more quickly and effectively the treatment can begin.
We have six teams across Sussex: two in East Sussex, one in Brighton & Hove and three in West Sussex.
If you are concerned that you or someone you know might be experiencing psychosis and want some advice, please call your local EIP team:
- Bognor Regis
Tel: 0300 304 0374
Email: spnt.bognoreip@nhs.net - Brighton & Hove
Tel: 0300 304 0064
Email: spnt.brightoneip@nhs.net - Hailsham
Tel: 01323 446062
Email: spnt.hailshameip@nhs.net - Hastings
Tel: 01424 726500
Email: spnt@hastingseip@nhs.net - Horsham
Tel: 0300 304 0021
Email: spnt.horshameip@nhs.net - Worthing
Tel: 0300 304 0067
Email: spnt.worthingeip@nhs.net
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