PRIME Research Clinic

Eligibility:

Individuals between the ages of 12-35 may be eligible to participate in the PRIME Research Clinic.

Risk Identification:

Individuals at risk for developing a serious mental illness often experience changes in their behaviors, mood, thoughts, or experiences.

Risk Factors Include:

• Suspiciousness or mistrust of others
• Changes in the way things look or sound
• Odd thinking or behavior
• Poor personal hygiene
• Increased difficulty at work or school
• Problems concentrating
• Difficulties thinking clearly
• Withdrawal from friends and family
• Emotional outbursts or lack of emotions
• Confusion about one's identity and future
• Feeling depressed or anxious

Family History of Mental Illness:

An individual who has a family member with a serious mental illness and who is experiencing mental or emotional problems, difficulties in work or school, interpersonal difficulties, or behavioral problems may also be at risk for developing a serious mental illness.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, call us toll-free at 1-866-AT-PRIME (1-866-287-7463) or email us at: primecl@email.med.yale.edu

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