In the United States, 300,000 young people will experience their first episode of psychosis (FEP) each year. The long-term impact of psychosis is substantial: those who go on to develop schizophrenia have a life expectancy that is reduced by 10 years. The first episode of psychosis is a critical intervention point that can affect short and long-term mental health outcomes.
Coordinated specialty care (CSC) has become the gold standard for early psychosis care, and improves the quality of life and reduces psychiatric symptoms for many individuals, relative to those who receive typical care (i.e., standard outpatient services. CSC models deliver multiple evidence-informed interventions and practices to address the needs of individuals with early psychosis and their family member/support persons.
In 2015, Washington State launched New Journeys CSC model in Yakima, WA and has since expanded to more than 15 programs serving more than 13 counties throughout Washington. If you If you would like to learn more about the New Journeys model and how to make a referral, please visit the New Journeys website.
Washington State FEP Incidence Dashboard
The Research and Data Analysis Unit created an interactive dashboard to present estimated incidence rates for FEP
New Journeys Data Dashboard
This website outlines the New Journeys model and provides a snapshot of the 2025 New Journeys Network evaluation report.
The BROADcast Newsletter
Our second issue was recently released: Learn more about Early Psychosis in Washington State
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New Journeys Network Implementation and Evaluation
Funder: Washington State Health Care Authority
Principal Investigator/Project Lead: Dr. Oladunni Oluwoye
Over the past 8 years, our Measurement Delivery and Evaluation Team has developed a network-wide data platform to facilitate measurement-based care, evidence-based practice, and the yearly evaluation. Grounded in implementation science and the use of implementation strategies, we conduct in-person and virtual trainings to all members in the New Journeys Network on the assessment battery, use of the data platform, and MBC. In addition we offer continuous technical assistance and facilitation meetings to support teams. Fidelity to the data-driven and measurement elements and use of the data delivery platform are continuously monitored for fidelity by our team. Our Measurement Delivery and Evaluation Team works closely with collaborators from the Health Care Authority leading FEP policy and administration, DSHS RDA leading FEP incidence reporting using Medicaid claims data, and the UW SPIRIT Center and their implementation team.
Measurement Delivery, Technical Assistance, and Evaluation Team:
Bryony Stokes, MS – Program Manager
Sheldon Stokes, BS – FEP Coordinator
Ari Lissau, BA – FEP Coordinator
Elias Sandoval Jr., BS – FEP Coordinator
Almaz Kahmann – REDCap Specialist
Megan Puzia, MS – Biostatistician