title: PORT (Programme of Recognition and Therapy): the first Polish recognition and treatment programme for patients with an at-risk mental state.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To present the activities of the first early intervention centre in Poland and the Programme of Recognition and Therapy (PORT) run by the centre.
  
  
  METHODS
  An overview of the admission process, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions offered to individuals with an at-risk mental state.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The PORT programme, developed in 2010, included 81 individuals, aged 15-29 years so far. The diagnostic procedures consists of evaluation of symptoms with the use of the Comprehensive Assessment of At-Risk Mental State (CAARMS), assessment of premorbid and current personality traits and the evaluation of cognitive functions. Therapeutic interventions include cognitive behavioural therapy, diet supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids and pharmacological treatment. Overall rate of conversion into psychosis within the years 2010-2103 was 18.5%. The programme has also been a source of research in the field of early psychosis.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The PORT programme enables young people with an ARMS an easy access to the specialized service offering treatment tailored to their specific needs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Affective and Psychotic Disorders, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
authors.forename: Magdalena
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kotlicka-Antczak
authors.affiliation: Department of Affective and Psychotic Disorders, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
authors.forename: Tomasz
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Pawełczyk
authors.affiliation: Department of Affective and Psychotic Disorders, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
authors.forename: Jolanta
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rabe-Jabłońska
authors.affiliation: Department of Affective and Psychotic Disorders, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
authors.forename: Agnieszka
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pawełczyk
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D061345:Early Medical Intervention / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D011044:Poland; D062706:Prodromal Symptoms; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: at-risk mental state; early diagnosis; early intervention; mental health services; young people