Topics tagged with "First-episode psychosis"

Medications for first-episode psychosis

What is first-episode psychosis? People with a first episode of psychosis experience distressing symptoms such as unusual beliefs or abnormal behaviour (positive symptoms) and/or withdrawal or loss of interest in work or school (negative symptoms). Early intervention programs for schizophrenia and psychosis often combine many elements comprising both pharmaceutical and psychosocial therapies, and may involve enriched therapies that are tailored to an individual’s needs. The conclusions presented here are based on group data, and as such individual treatment programs need to be tailored by trained clinicians. Individual response to treatment can vary in terms of both symptoms and adverse effects….

First-episode psychosis

What are outcomes for people with first-episode psychosis or high-risk mental states? After being identified as having high-risk mental states, or after an initial diagnosis of psychosis, relevant outcomes over the years following include transition to psychosis or schizophrenia, symptom severity, recovery and remission, relapse, employment, functioning, relationships, and quality of life. Investigating these outcomes and the factors influencing them provides insight into early treatment strategies. What is the evidence for outcomes in people with first-episode psychosis or high-risk mental states? Moderate quality evidence suggests up to 80% of people have good or intermediate outcomes following a first episode of…

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