title: Early Intervention in Mood and Anxiety Disorders: The First Episode Mood and Anxiety Program (FEMAP).
abstract: The First Episode Mood and Anxiety Program (FEMAP) was developed for youth with mood and/or anxiety concerns in London, Ontario, to provide early intervention for these disorders, similar to the first-episode psychosis programs across Ontario and Canada. The logic and causal models of the pathway to and through FEMAP are described and inclusion/exclusion criteria are delineated. Results of the process evaluation of the model and preliminary data from a treatment-effectiveness evaluation and ongoing cost-comparison evaluation are provided. Several characteristic quotes from youth utilizing the service are included, as is an overview of utilization statistics. Challenges and lessons learned are conveyed.
authors: University of Western Ontario, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Psychiatry, London Health Sciences Centre; Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario.
authors: Elizabeth A
authors: EA
authors: Osuch
authors: University of Western Ontario, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry: Department of Family Medicine; The Western Centre for Public Health and Family Medicine.
authors: Evelyn
authors: E
authors: Vingilis
authors: University of Western Ontario, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Psychiatry, London Health Sciences Centre; University of Western Ontario, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Departments of Psychiatry, Pediatrics and Family Medicine, London Health Sciences Centre.
authors: Sandra
authors: S
authors: Fisman
authors: University of Western Ontario, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Psychiatry, London Health Sciences Centre.
authors: Carolyn
authors: C
authors: Summerhurst
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D009864:Ontario; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D016730:Program Development; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D055815:Young Adult