Treating Schizophrenia In The Pre-Psychotic Phase: Back To The Future

Yung, Alison; Phillips, Lisa; McGorry, Patrick D.

ISBN 10: 184184327X / ISBN 13: 9781841843278

Published by CRC Press, 2004

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Synopsis:

Early intervention in psychotic disorders, particularly schizophrenia, has been increasingly recognized as important by clinicians and policymakers alike. The benefits to patients and their carers include timely treatment, minimization of secondary morbidity and prevention of relapse. It seems likely that the course of illness can be positively influenced and that interventions may be much more cost-effective if provided consistently during the early years after onset. This book will present progress to date in the field of pre-psychotic intervention and research. Opportunities and pitfalls are discussed in order to assist psychiatrists and other mental health clinicians who may be planning similar services.

Synopsis: Clinicians and policymakers alike have started to recognize the importance of early intervention in psychotic disorders, particularly schizophrenia, to enable timely treatment, minimization of secondary morbidity and prevention of relapse. The course of illness may be positively influenced and interventions may be more cost-effective if provided consistently right after onset. But researchers are now focusing on the phase before the first episode, the pre-psychotic or prodromal phase, when the disability is established and entrenched. This book presents progress to date in pre-psychotic intervention and research, and it can aid psychiatrists and other mental health clinicians.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Treating Schizophrenia In The Pre-Psychotic ...
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New