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Spotting schizophrenia symptoms: early intervention and treatment

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

Schizophrenia is a psychiatric condition characterized by a chronic brain disorder that generally presents itself in the form of delusions, hallucinations, and has severe effects on an individuals physical or mental well-being. It disrupts the normal functioning of brain by interfering with cognition, senses and behaviors.

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What Are We Overlooking? Reviewing Current and Alternative Treatments for Psychosis

Mad in America

I n Part 1 , I looked at the longer-term inefficacy of ‘maintenance treatment’ with antipsychotics, and also at some ‘disappointing’ outcomes for ‘early intervention in psychosis’ (EIP). Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on our affiliate site, Mad in the UK.

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Discussing the ‘Obsession’ With Childhood Disorder Labelling

Mad in America

There is no evident support for the so-called ‘ intervention as prevention’ hypothesis : the widespread but scientifically unfounded supposition that early intervention can preempt later problems.

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Don’t Include Involuntary Commitment as a Treatment Tool in Seattle

Mad in America

The JLECBH Charter indicates that it is [e]establishing an anticipated inventory of future services and supports with a specific emphasis on prevention, early intervention, and home or community-based capacity designed to reduce reliance on emergency, criminal legal, crisis, and involuntary services (emphasis added ) , among other actions.

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Mad in America’s 10 Most Popular Articles in 2023

Mad in America

They recommend that treatment for psychosis, which traditionally has avoided trauma-related work, incorporate approaches that directly address traumatic experiences. times more likely to have experienced adverse childhood events than healthy individuals.

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The State of Mental Health in U.S. Communities: Insights from NACCHO Behavioral Health 360

Credible Mind

The platform focuses on prevention and early intervention, aiming to help populations thrive and avoid the need for more intensive mental health care down the road. Dr. Van Brunt has overseen the development and implementation of clinical and patient-centered health information systems in over 500 healthcare institutions.

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Study Reveals Potential Biomarkers for Postpartum Depression Risk

MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

Blood levels of neuroactive steroids during the third trimester of pregnancy may predict increased risk of postpartum depression, offering possibility for early intervention.