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President of OneMind, Brandon Staglin, MS, gives his closing remarks:

Today, we have learned a lot about new directions for research and opportunities for improvements to diagnosis and treatment. Our society is facing a shadow crisis. People with schizophrenia are suffering throughout the world. Though schizophrenia is still stigmatized in our society. Lived experience with schizophrenia can feel like being trapped in the psychosis vortex. To those with schizophrenia, the path to treatment can feel like one step forward, two steps back. Participating in research and clinical trials can lead to breakthroughs for some participants.

OneMind aims to transforms the world’s mental health through science and media. 43 rising star awards have been funded to empower scientists to uncover advancements. If all young people experiencing mental illness can receive care through medicine, drive, love, community, and cause, they can drastically increase their chances to live a healthy life.

The mission to improve care through scientific research faces challenges. The capacity for treatment for those experiencing psychosis is far below demand as only 10% of those needing care have access. Increased understanding of the side effects of drugs and reduced trust in the medical system present growing challenges. Individuals need to be engaged earlier. Safer, more reliable, and more precise treatments need to be developed. Innovative and diverse treatment models must be tested at scale. The network must be grown to reach as many people as possible.

Members of AMP SCZ are encouraged to keep investigating, educate the public, advocate for policy improvements, and consider commercializing innovations produced. Together, this group can move mountains for those living with schizophrenia.