PIER Overview (pdf)
Read about PIER's history, mission, services and research.

What is Mental Illness? (pdf)
This page is an introduction to psychosis and the pre-illness phase.

Myths and Facts (pdf)
Misunderstanding about mental illness leads to harmful stigma. This page is intended to dispel some of the myths about mental illness.

Major Understanding About Mental Illness (pdf)
This one page handout is intended for middle and high school students.

PIER Information for Schools (pdf)
This brief overview of the PIER Program includes information on how to recognize the early symptoms of psychosis in young people and how PIER can be helpful to schools.

Toolkit for Educators (pdf)
This toolkit is intended for teachers of middle and high school students. It includes art, literature, drama and computer activities that help raise awareness and reduce stigma. If you are interested in attending a training on how to use this curriculum in the classroom, please contact the PIER Program.

EDIPP Professional's Guide (pdf)

Information for Medical Professionals (pdf)

Powerpoint for Medical Professionals - Dana Center 5.28.09 (2.9 megs )
(Zipped.ppt)

Mental Illness Web Resources (link)

Psychiatry Online - About PIER article by Jim Maier (link)

www.ChangeMyMind.org
Learn about the Early Detection and Intervention for the Prevention of Psychosis Program, which is based on the PIER treatment research program.