Implementing Early Intervention in Psychosis: A Guide to Establishing Psychosis Services - Softcover

Edwards, Jane; McGorry, Patrick D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184184053X ISBN 13: 9781841840536

Publisher: CRC Press, 2002

Synopsis

There is increasing interest in the setting up of specialised centers focused on treating young people in order to secure better outcomes and prevent the accrual of disabilities. This practical handbook is aimed at mental health professionals and administrators. The rationale for early intervention is outlined and the authors describe the key elements of an early intervention strategy. There is strong emphasis on program evaluation and specific suggestions for application in an early psychosis context. Common issues and challenges in implementing early psychosis foci in the real world are highlighted. Numerous examples of early intervention strategies in operation around the globe are provided and progress on an international early psychosis consensus statement is outlined. 25 international advisors have been involved in the development of the project, making the book a unique, relevant and constructive guide for all professionals involved in this area.

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'This text is essential reading for commissioners and providers of early psychosis services and it is also recommended reading for all practitioners and students working in the full range of mental health services.' - British Journal of Occupational Therapy

Synopsis

The period around onset of the first psychotic episode and the initial years following commencement of treatment provide pivotal opportunities to impact on the course of the psychotic disorder. For this reason, there is now increasing interest in the setting up of specialized centers focused on treating young people in order to secure better outcomes and prevent the further disabilities. This practical handbook is aimed at mental health professionals and administrators. The authors outline the rationale for early intervention and describe the key elements of an early intervention strategy. The book details five multi-component early psychosis services and advances a nine-step model of developing a new early psychosis service. With strong emphasis on program evaluation and specific suggestions for application in an early psychosis context, common issues and challenges in implementing early psychosis foci in the real world are highlighted. Also provided are numerous examples of early intervention strategies in operation around the globe. Progress on an international early psychosis consensus statement is outlined.

25 international advisors have been involved in the development of the project, making the book a unique, relevant and constructive guide.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184184053X
• ISBN 13: 9781841840536
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160