[Young person's first-episode psychosis].
Young person's first-episode psychosis may signify the onset of schizophrenia, psychotic depression or bipolar disorder. It can also be a brief condition resulting in full recovery. The psychosis may be caused by drugs. First-episode psychosis is usually preceded by a long period of nonspecific symptoms. Provision of close and active follow-up is important in the prodromal phase. Treatment of first-episode psychosis is individual. Usually it involves medication, individual discussions, psychotherapy or music therapy as well as family meetings. The therapy helps the young person become independent.
Oulun yliopisto, kliinisen lääketieteen laitos, psykiatrian oppiaine ja OYS, psykiatrian tulosyksikkö.
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*