title: Early intervention for psychosis in low- and middle-income countries needs a public health approach.
abstract: Early intervention in psychosis has significantly improved outcomes compared with standard treatment but it is considered as a luxury for low- and middle-income (LAMI) countries. However, a public health approach that is based on the principles of supplying all essential medication free of charge for at least the first 2 years of illness, medication being taken under supervision of a caregiver and treatment following a standardised treatment algorithm can prove a cost-effective early intervention model for LAMI countries.
authors: Saeed
authors: S
authors: Farooq
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003906:Developing Countries; D061345:Early Medical Intervention / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011634:Public Health; D061665:Time-to-Treatment; D055815:Young Adult