PRIME Clinic

How the PRIME Research Clinic can help As with physical illnesses, the early identification and treatment of mental and emotional problems can lead to a better prognosis. The longer an illness is left untreated, the greater is the disruption to the person's ability to study, work, meet new friends, and socialize comfortably.

Individuals at risk for serious mental illness often are concerned with changes in their thoughts, feelings, or experiences. These changes, however, are often difficult to describe. Although something may not feel right, an individual has a hard time pinpointing what has changed or understanding what the changes mean.

The PRIME Research Clinic aims to reduce early symptoms of serious mental illness. At PRIME, people have the opportunity to discuss their concerns and participate in research studies focusing on identifying, monitoring and managing troubling symptoms and at-risk signs of serious mental illness.