First episode psychosis: a window of treatment opportunity?

Authors

  • Ana Cristina Chaves Universidade Federal de São Paulo; Escola Paulista de Medicina; Departamento de Psiquiatria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832007000800005

Keywords:

First episode psychosis, early psychosis intervention, schizophrenia

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Specific first episode programs were developed around the world aiming to: early detection, intensive crises care and relapse prevention. OBJECTIVE: This article intends to outline this new first episode psychosis approach. METHOD: To review study findings from international and national centers. RESULTS: Early education programs can lower the duration of untreated psychosis and interventions in first episode psychosis should include patient and family intensive care. CONCLUSION: In some countries these services have already been incorporated in the health system. There are few research and services in our country, showing the need to develop research in this area.

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Published

2007-01-01

Issue

Vol. 34 No. supl.2 (2007)

Section

Reviews of Literature

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How to Cite

First episode psychosis: a window of treatment opportunity? . (2007). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry, 34(supl.2), 174-178. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832007000800005