Can We Prevent Major Mental Illness | Ryan Melton, Ph. D. | TEDxRoseburg

Dr. Ryan Melton discusses the life changing impact of early recognition and intervention with young people who are experiencing the early signs of schizophrenia. The audience will learn to recognize the early symptoms of schizophrenia and the interventions used to prevent the consequences of schizophrenia and help people with early signs have successful life outcomes. Dr. Melton earned his Ph. D. in 2012. Dr. Melton is the clinical director of the EASA Center for Excellence at
Portland State University’s Regional Research Institute and an Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health at Northwest Christian University. In addition to his academic work, he provides clinical consultation to early intervention with mental illness programs nationwide. Dr. Melton has published multiple papers and textbook chapters and has presented at multiple conferences. Dr. Melton’s research focus is on the impact of interventions with individuals experiencing early schizophrenia, engagement strategies, reducing duration of untreated illness, and feedback informed treatment.

[saralytle]

I am so grateful for the work you have done for those of us with mental illness. You are changing the world Dr. Melton! I'm proud to say I knew you "way back when..." Thank you for all you do! Very well said!

[deep_diving_the_distance]

Unfortunately I was given the Diagnoses too late. I had Full blown Schizophrenia. I have to live with my parents. I make them mad a lot not meaning to. I might be able to work a part time job later; Can't right now. I don't want to make my family so mad to where they keep me in a psychiatric hospital.

[bunty]

My mother suffer from squizopernia from last 15 years