[Early recognition centres for patients at risk of developing schizophrenia in Germany].
OBJECTIVE
This survey gives a review over the development of early diagnosis and treatment of patients being at risk of developing psychoses in Germany.


METHODS
A survey was carried out at 34 psychiatric departments at university hospitals in Germany from January until June 2008.


RESULTS
So far, 12 early detection centres have been set up in Germany offering outpatient diagnostic and intervention services.


CONCLUSIONS
Early recognition and intervention of psychoses has greatly improved in Germany in the last ten years. Therefore more research is imperative.
Sahlmann
M M
MM
Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Aachen.
Vieten
A B
AB
Sheldrick
A J
AJ
Haeck
M
M
Schneider
F
F
Michel
T M
TM
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003419:Crisis Intervention; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D008297:Male; D002189:Marijuana Abuse / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012569:Schizotypal Personality Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis*; D055815:Young Adult