The timing of the cognitive tests is coordinated with the psychologist. In terms of housing, the majority of clients presenting with first episode psychosis have stable housing with their families, usually parents. There is a concerted effort to avoid housing which is more suitable for clients with chronic illness as young clients may prematurely take on a sick role identity or become unduly concerned about managing future episodes of illness. Transitional housing may be necessary in some instances and therefore contact with more traditional mental health agencies may be required in such circumstances. Financially, young clients are often dependent on parents.
Some clients hold educational loans.
They are often ineligible for social assistance such as welfare except on a temporary basis. PEPP discourages premature applications for disability benefits. Ongoing informal discussion with the psychiatrist, psychologist and occupational therapist about any new initiative is extremely valuable. See Group Interventions for full descriptions of these interventions.