The recognition and management of early psychosis: a preventive approach

The treatment of early psychosis has been bedevilled by an entrenched pessimism, stemming from the asylum era and the Kraepelinian model of schizophrenia. More recently, however, there has been a surge of interest in preventively oriented treatment of patients showing the first signs of psychotic illness, withthe realization that these illnesses are frequently highly responsive to early treatment. This is the first text to focus on the potential of early detection of psychosis, and the practicalities of treatment. Based on the pioneering experience and research of a now well-established prevention and intervention centre, and with contributions from international authorities, the book outlines a framework for intervention, reviews the evidence available to guide clinical practice, and describes models of treatment. Incorporating many personal narratives and case histories, it is strong on theory, sensitive on practical issues, and will challenge, inform and guide clinicians. INDICE: 1. ’A stitch in time’: the scope for preventive strategies in early psychosis Patrick D. McGorry; Part I. Onset and Detection of Psychosis: 2. The onset of psychotic disorder: clinical and research aspects Alison R. Yung and Henry J. Jackson; 3. Pathways to care in early psychosis: clinical and consumer perspectives Clare Lincoln and Patrick D. McGorry; 4. Promoting access tocare in early psychosis Alison R. Yung, Lisa J. Phillips and Lorelle T. Drew;5. Studies of biological variables in first episode schizophrenia: a comprehensive review Anjan Chatterjee and Jeffrey A. Lieberman; Part II. Assessment and Clinical Management of Early Psychosis: 6. Initial assessment of first episode psychosis Paddy Power and Patrick D. McGorry; 7. Initial treatment of firstepisode psychosis Jayashri Kulkarni and Paddy Power; 8. Home-based treatment of first episode psychosis Jayashri Kulkarni; 9. Early intervention in psychosis: the critical period Max Birchwood; 10. Recovery from psychosis: psychological interventions Henry J. Jackson, Jane Edwards, Carol Hulbert and Patrick D.McGorry; 11. Preventive case management in first episode psychosis Jane Edwards, John Cocks and James Bott; 12. Suicide and early psychosis Paddy Power; 13. Early psychosis and substance abuse Don Linszen and Marie Lenior; 14. Familyintervention in early psychosis John Gleeson, Henry J. Jackson, Heather Stavely and Peter Burnett; 15. The role of day programs in recovery in early psychosis Shona Francey; Part III. Conclusion: 16. Sharpening the focus: early intervention in the real world Patrick D. McGorry, Jane Edwards and Kerryn Pennell.

• ISBN: 978-0-521-06737-9
• Editorial: Cambridge University
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 524
• Fecha Publicación: 26/06/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés