Primeiro episódio psicótico: uma janela de oportunidade para tratamento?

BACKGROUND: Specific first episode programs were developed around the world aiming to: early detection, intensive crises care and relapse prevention. OBJECTIVE: This article intends to outline this new first episode psychosis approach. METHOD: To review study findings from international and national...

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Bibliographic Details
Author: Chaves, Ana Cristina [UNIFESP]
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2007
Country:Brasil
Institution:Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP)
Repository:Repositório Institucional da UNIFESP
Language:Portuguese
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.unifesp.br:11600/3449
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832007000800005
http://repositorio.unifesp.br/handle/11600/3449
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:First episode psychosis
early psychosis intervention
schizophrenia
Primeiro episódio psicótico
intervenção precoce nas psicoses
esquizofrenia
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Summary:BACKGROUND: Specific first episode programs were developed around the world aiming to: early detection, intensive crises care and relapse prevention. OBJECTIVE: This article intends to outline this new first episode psychosis approach. METHOD: To review study findings from international and national centers. RESULTS: Early education programs can lower the duration of untreated psychosis and interventions in first episode psychosis should include patient and family intensive care. CONCLUSION: In some countries these services have already been incorporated in the health system. There are few research and services in our country, showing the need to develop research in this area.