PIER Overview (pdf)
Read about PIER's history, mission, services and research.

What is Mental Illness? (pdf)
This page is an introduction to psychosis and the pre-illness phase.

Myths and Facts (pdf)
Misunderstanding about mental illness leads to harmful stigma. This page is intended to dispel some of the myths about mental illness.

Major Understanding About Mental Illness (pdf)
This one page handout is intended for middle and high school students.

PIER Information for Schools (pdf)
This brief overview of the PIER Program includes information on how to recognize the early symptoms of psychosis in young people and how PIER can be helpful to schools.

Toolkit for Educators (pdf)
This toolkit is intended for teachers of middle and high school students. It includes art, literature, drama and computer activities that help raise awareness and reduce stigma. If you are interested in attending a training on how to use this curriculum in the classroom, please contact the PIER Program.

Information for Medical Professionals (pdf)

EDIPP Professional's Guide (pdf)

Mental Illness Web Resources (link)

Psychiatry Online - About PIER article by Jim Maier (link)

National Council Magazine - About PIER article by Donna Downing (pdf)