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Early intervention for schizophrenic disorders

Implementing optimal treatment strategies in routine clinical services

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 August 2018

Ian R. H. Falloon ,
John H. Coverdale ,
Tannis M. Laidlaw ,
Sally Merry ,
Robert R. Kydd ,
Pierluigi Morosini  and
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Ian R. H. Falloon*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, University of Auckland, New Zealand
John H. Coverdale
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Tannis M. Laidlaw
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Sally Merry
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Robert R. Kydd
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Pierluigi Morosini
Affiliation:
Laboratorio di Epidemilogica e Biostatistica, Istituto Superiore di Sanitá, Roma, Italy
*
Correspondence: Professor Falloon, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand
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Abstract

Background Early detection and intervention in schizophrenic disorders is an important challenge for psychiatry.

Method Review of literature on effective biomedical and psychosocial intervention strategies.

Results Comprehensive programmes of drug and psychosocial interventions with adults who show early signs and symptoms of schizophrenic disorders may contribute to a lower incidence and prevalence of major episodes of schizophrenia. These programmes combine early detection of psychotic features by primary care services, with close liaison with mental health professionals. Long-term monitoring of signs of recurrence, with further intervention, appears essential to maintain these benefits.

Conclusions Field trials demonstrate that effective early treatment strategies can be routinely applied in clinical practice.

Type
Research Article
Information
The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 172 , Issue S33: Verging on reality , June 1998 , pp. 33 - 38
Copyright
Copyright © 1998 The Royal College of Psychiatrists 

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