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Lead the Change in Mental Health

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Mental Health Care

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Our Objectives

CHiRP’s Core Objectives

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Improve

Enhance mental and physical health of youth in early stages of psychological distress and functional difficulty.

Evaluate

Identify and analyze symptoms of psychological distress to determine susceptibility to a range of psychiatric conditions.

Help

Provide early intervention strategies to support better daily functioning, such as school performance.

Educate

Raise awareness in the community about mental health issues, their prevention, and available support.

6

Years of
Clinical & Research Excellence

About Us

About CHiRP

Founded in 2018 by psychiatrists from Razi and Mongi Slim Hospitals in partnership with UCLA, CHiRP is a leading Tunisian program dedicated to early detection and prevention of severe mental illnesses like psychosis and bipolar disorder in young people.

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since the program began

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professionals involved

Partner hospitals

(Razi & Mongi Slim)

University students

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screened

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Clinical Care at CHiRP

Community outreach program

Stigmatization of young people with mental health issues is a globa...

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Training for Health Professionals and Public Awareness

One of our objectives is to train health professionals likely to be...

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PQ-B Arabic Version Validation Project

This project aims to validate the Tunisian Arabic version of the Pr...

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Collaboration Project

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CHiRP FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

The Clinical High Risk Program (CHiRP) is a research and clinical initiative founded in 2018 by psychiatrists from Razi and Mongi Slim Hospitals in collaboration with UCLA. It focuses on early detection, prevention, and care for youth at risk of developing severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

Adolescents and young adults between the ages of 14 and 30 who may be at risk of developing severe mental illnesses.

Severe mental illnesses are often preceded by a prodromal phase. Identifying and supporting at-risk individuals early can improve long-term outcomes and, in some cases, prevent the progression to more severe disorders.

CHiRP provides comprehensive mental health services, including thorough screening, evaluation, and diagnosis through clinical interviews and psychological testing. We also offer a range of non-pharmacological interventions such as psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and cognitive remediation.

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