TranslatePSYPHER - Psychosis Service for People in Hull and East Riding
PSYPHER (Psychosis service for People in Hull and East Riding) is an early intervention in Psychosis Service.
The team work with people aged between 14 and 65, who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis or might be at risk of developing psychosis.
This guide from Re-Think provides more information about what to expect from an Early Intervention Service: www.rethink.org/diagnosis-treatment/treatment-and-support/early-intervention-teams
The Team
Psychosis is a mental health problem that causes people to perceive or interpret things differently from those around them. About 1 in 100 people may experience an episode of psychosis, however many more people will have experiences of hearing voices or having beliefs that others do not. For many people, these experiences may be a normal part of life. PSYPHER aims to work with people and families who are distressed by experiences of Psychosis.
Further information about Psychosis can be found at the following websites:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/psychosis/
www.rethink.org/resources/p/psychosis
www1.bps.org.uk/system/files/Public%20files/rep03_understanding_psychosis.pdf
What people say about PSYPHER
The following are quotes taken from interviews and research conducted by the service:
“they came to my house and like, I chatted with them for a bit, they made me feel a lot better about it ‘cos like…like even if I did have any of this stuff it’s not like…stigmatised here…”
- “It meant a lot…to be able to get me to push my boundaries, get me out of my comfort zone so to speak”
- “I’ve made some brilliant friends for life…without it I’d be lost…without these Wednesday sessions and the art class they do on a Tuesday…without contact basically every week I’d be in a much worse place than I am now”
- “I think it’s like arts and crafts courses and stuff like that. I think all these things kind of contribute towards…making people comfortable enough to push the boundaries you know, building confidence…I think all them things are crucial towards like…recovery in the long run”
- “Our support was and is amazing, with an amazing person who always helped us when needed and had shown a lot of understanding…. Understanding our problems, helped with university and benefits system”.
Other useful links
youngminds.org.uk/find-help/conditions/psychosis
compassionatemind.co.uk/resources/videos/the-voices-in-my-head
How to access this service
Getting help early is really important, so we aim to meet with you within 14 days of being referred to our service. You can access our service by visiting your GP or by calling us directly on the number below.
The team will try and meet you in a place that in comfortable for you. The team also believe that involving the people close to you is really important in the process of recovery, so they will ask you if they can meet with your family and friends.
What happens next?
We will meet with you over a few weeks to decide if PSYPHER is the best service for you. This will involve asking you, or your family, questions about your mental health. Once it has been decided that PSYPHER is the most appropriate service for you, you will meet with a Care Coordinator. A Care Coordinator is often the person who you will have the longest relationship with and helps you to think about how you can make the most of the service PSYPHER offers.
PSYPHER has lots of different professionals who you might meet for different reasons. There are nurses, social workers, support time and recover workers, occupational therapists, employment specialists, psychologists, cognitive behavioural therapists, family therapists and psychiatrists. If you are thought to be experiencing your first episode of psychosis, you will be offered a menu of the different services PSYPHER can offer.
Contact Details
Tel: 01482 336786
Location/Directions
Townend Court
Block A
298 Cottingham Road
Hull
HU6 8QG
