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RUN-Criteria

Below are the criteria for admission, exclusion and discharge from the RAISE Up Nevada program at Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMHS).

Admission criteria

  • Age 18 years and older
  • Has primary diagnosis of schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorder as described in the DSM-V
    • For example: Delusional Disorder, Schizophreniform Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizotypal Disorder, Unspecified Catatonia, other specified Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorder
  • Has experienced psychotic symptoms for 18 months or less
  • If currently receiving mental health treatment, person has been in treatment less than 3 months
  • Is in need of a structured program to promote stability in the community and/or avoid (re)hospitalization
  • Is capable of actively engaging in (group) therapy in a way that is beneficial and therapeutic for them (and other group members)
  • Demonstrates the ability to listen and learn from others and share in a way that is appropriate for an effective group process
  • Is motivated and willing to commit to active engagement in the RAISE Up Nevada program
  • Is willing to commit to maintaining alcohol and drug abstinence while enrolled in RUN

Exclusion criteria

  • Psychosis is determined to be the result of a medical condition, substance use, or a feature of a primary diagnosis not listed in the inclusion criteria
    • For example: Bipolar Disorder with Psychotic Features, Brief Psychotic Episode, Major Depressive Episode, Severe with Psychosis
  • Has primary diagnosis of substance use/dependence
  • Has a significant medical/physical condition that prevents active engagement in services
    • For example: traumatic brain injury
  • Has significant cognitive delays
  • Is incarcerated or anticipates incarceration for a length of time that would disrupt service delivery
  • Refuses treatment services

Discharge criteria

An individual can be discharged from the RUN program if he or she:

  • Has met the goals established by the RUN team and will no longer benefit from participation in this level of care
  • Shows progress during engagement but conditions exist that indicate he or she will not benefit from continued participation in this level of care
  • Has moved to an area not served by the RUN program
  • Decides to discontinue program
  • Has not demonstrated commitment to participation in the RUN program
  • Uses drugs or alcohol