Principles of early intervention in the treatment of psychosis.
Early intervention in psychosis is the first of a new wave of preventive strategies in psychiatry. Evidence from well-conducted studies suggests that it can prevent the development of the long-term debilitating negative symptoms of schizophrenia. This article discusses the research basis of the interventions, practical issues around its implementation and some possible limitations.
Rogers
Christina
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Covenant Churchill Clinic, London.
D003376:Counseling; D006801:Humans; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000451:nursing*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000451:nursing*; D013997:Time Factors