Early Psychosis Detection in Youth

Kate Hardy serves as Clinical Professor in Stanford University's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, where she has dedicated over 20 years to working with individuals experiencing psychosis. After earning her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Liverpool and completing her post-doctoral fellowship at UCSF's Prodrome Assessment Research and Treatment program, she has built an impressive career spanning clinical practice, research, and education. As Co-Director of Stanford's INSPIRE clinic and Director of INSPIRE training, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp), providing treatment and training to diverse audiences including clinicians, psychiatrists, and families. Her leadership extends to national initiatives, co-leading the Psychosis-Risk and Early Psychosis Program Network (PEPPNET) and supporting state-wide implementation of early psychosis models. In 2024, she became president-elect of IEPA: Intervening Early in Mental Health, while also serving as Vice President of the North American CBTp Network. Her contributions to the field include co-editing "Intervening Early: A team approach" and developing evidence-based interventions for psychosis across diverse settings.

Douglas Noordsy serves as Clinical Professor and Director of Lifestyle Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he has revolutionized the integration of exercise and lifestyle interventions in psychiatric care. After earning his MD from Washington University School of Medicine and completing his residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, he spent 25 years as Professor of Psychiatry at Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine before joining Stanford in 2015. His research focuses on physical exercise's role in preventing early psychosis progression and improving outcomes for individuals with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, demonstrating exercise's positive effects on brain volume and cognition. As Director of Stanford's Lifestyle & Sports Psychiatry Special Initiative and psychiatrist at the INSPIRE Early Psychosis Clinic, he champions innovative approaches combining exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications with traditional psychiatric treatments. His contributions have earned him numerous honors, including the NAMI Exemplary Psychiatrist Award and membership in prestigious organizations including the Schizophrenia International Research Society and the International Early Psychosis Association. He serves on editorial advisory boards for multiple journals including Community Mental Health Journal and The Journal of Dual Diagnosis, while continuing to advance the field through research on exercise's neurobiological effects and advocacy for patient-centered, collaborative care approaches that empower individuals in their recovery journey.

Steven Adelsheim serves as Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine and Director of the Stanford Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing, where he has revolutionized youth mental health care through innovative programs and policy initiatives. After earning his MD from the University of Cincinnati and completing his training at the University of New Mexico, he has built an influential career spanning clinical care, policy development, and community mental health initiatives. As the driving force behind the national implementation of the allcove model for youth mental health care and director of PEPPNET, a national network for early psychosis programs, he has transformed approaches to early intervention and prevention. His work encompasses developing school-based mental health programs, implementing tribal behavioral health initiatives, creating telebehavioral health systems, and leading suicide prevention efforts. His contributions have earned him numerous honors, including the Sidney Berman Award from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Prevention. Currently serving as Associate Chair for Community Partnerships in Stanford's Department of Psychiatry, he continues to advance youth mental health through policy development, program implementation, and stigma reduction initiatives while maintaining his commitment to improving mental health outcomes for young people ages 12-25.