Singh, Swaran P. and Merino, Cristina (2008) Treatment of first-episode and prodromal signs. Psychiatry, Vol.7 (No.11). pp. 467-471. doi:10.1016/j.mppsy.2008.10.001 ISSN 1476-1793.

Research output not available from this repository.

Request-a-Copy directly from author or use local Library Get it For Me service.

Request Changes to record.

Abstract

The first episode of psychosis is now recognized as a critical period for effective intervention. There is also convincing evidence demonstrating the superiority of specialized early intervention services in improving short- to medium-term outcomes of the first episode of psychosis compared with standard care. There is now a concerted international research and clinical effort into identifying and treating ‘prodromal’ cases of psychosis. In this article, we describe the three different ways that early intervention can treat first-episode and prodromal cases (prodromal intervention, early detection and effective treatment of the first episode), summarizing the evidence for each of these strategies. We also outline the principles and ‘therapeutic ingredients’ of effective treatment of the first episode of psychosis.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences > Mental Health and Wellbeing Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Journal or Publication Title:	Psychiatry
Publisher:	Elsevier
ISSN:	1476-1793
Official Date:	November 2008
Dates:	Date Event November 2008 Published
Volume:	Vol.7
Number:	No.11
Page Range:	pp. 467-471
DOI:	10.1016/j.mppsy.2008.10.001
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

Request changes or add full text files to a record

Repository staff actions (login required)

View Item