Table of contents:
1. Early Intervention in Psychosis - Rationale and Overview of Clinical Management 2. Key Service Elements - (a) Early Recognition and Assistance 3. Key Service Elements - (b) Initial Assessment and Treatment 4. Key Service Elements - (c) Promoting Recovery 5. Multi-component Early Intervention - Models of Good Practice 6. Developing an Early Psychosis Service - 'Nuts and Bolts' 7. Comprehensive Evaluation and Early Psychosis Services - 'Checks and Balances' 8. Real-world Considerations 9. Draft Consensus Statement - Principles and Practice in Early Psychosis
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.
This practical handbook is a unique, relevant and constructive guide aimed at mental health professionals and administrators, with a strong emphasis on program evaluation and specific suggestions for application in an early psychosis context.
1. Early Intervention in Psychosis - Rationale and Overview of Clinical Management 2. Key Service Elements - (a) Early Recognition and Assistance 3. Key Service Elements - (b) Initial Assessment and Treatment 4. Key Service Elements - (c) Promoting Recovery 5. Multi-component Early Intervention - Models of Good Practice 6. Developing an Early Psychosis Service - 'Nuts and Bolts' 7. Comprehensive Evaluation and Early Psychosis Services - 'Checks and Balances' 8. Real-world Considerations 9. Draft Consensus Statement - Principles and Practice in Early Psychosis
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.
This practical handbook is a unique, relevant and constructive guide aimed at mental health professionals and administrators, with a strong emphasis on program evaluation and specific suggestions for application in an early psychosis context.