Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast Early Psychosis: Detection and Treatment
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Apr 17, 2024 Experts discuss early psychosis treatment, interventions, screening tools, family support, psychopharmacology considerations, detection biomarkers, clinical high-risk programs, patient testimonials, recovery empowerment, and community support in addressing psychosis.
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Early Intervention
- Early psychosis intervention programs aim to engage young people experiencing psychosis as soon as possible.
- This is based on the understanding that longer untreated psychosis leads to more difficult recoveries.
Duration of Untreated Psychosis
- Ideally, individuals experiencing psychosis should receive care within three months of symptom onset.
- However, in Pennsylvania, the average duration of untreated psychosis is 12 months, significantly longer than the ideal.
Importance of Early Treatment
- Early treatment for psychosis is crucial.
- It helps prevent derailing young people's psychosocial development during critical periods.