Is Early Intervention For Psychosis Feasible & Effective?
Key Messages
It has been suggested that a critical period during the first 2–5 years after the onset of psychosis may provide a window of opportunity to modulate the trajectory of schizophrenia-spectrum illnesses.
Integrated early intervention (EI) services have been reported in some cases to improve long-term outcomes in schizophrenia.
Four pragmatic, randomized, controlled trials in the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Europe have demonstrated measurable improvements in outcomes for patients with schizophrenia, including lower rates of relapse and improved adherence to treatment.
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