title: Rationale for the study of early intervention.
abstract: Consistent but relatively weak evidence exists that treating patients with schizophrenia early in the course of their illness can decrease long-term morbidity. Relatedly, it is possible that treating individuals even earlier might produce better results. The findings presented set the stage for early and even earlier formal intervention studies, where the potential benefits are thought to outweigh the potential risks.
authors.affiliation: Neuropsychiatry Branch NIMH-NIH, 5415 West Cedar Lane, MSC 2610, Suite 106B, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA. wyattr@intra.nimh.nih.gov
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Wyatt
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Henter
mesh_terms: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D011379:Prognosis; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D012569:Schizotypal Personality Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents