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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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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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What is Psychosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Now Psych

Early warning signs of psychosis can include changes in mood, unusual thoughts or beliefs, and social withdrawal. It is important to seek help if you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of psychosis, as early intervention can improve outcomes. By using this blog, you signify your agreement to this disclaimer.

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From the Dopamine Theory to the Outcomes Paradox

Mad in America

This was widely taken by psychiatrists as supporting biochemical intervention with the use of ‘antipsychotics’ at the earliest opportunity. Data tends to show that longer-term functional ( ie social and occupational ) outcome measures appear no better for those who received EIP, than for those who did not.

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My Story of Surviving Psychiatry

Mad in America

I am typing this blog in the back of a taxi wending its way to the airport through the hilly landscape of Sardinia, my beautiful daughter sleeping in the seat beside me. I want to start my story at the end. This holiday has been amazing.

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College elects Dr Karen O’Connor as new Vice President

College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

Dr O’Connor is a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist and National Clinical Lead of the National Clinical Programme for Early Intervention in Psychosis. We are delighted to announce that Dr Karen OConnor been elected Vice President of the College.

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Your Guide To CAMHS Services

The London Psychiatry Centre

Common NHS CAMHS referral criteria include the following: Mental, emotional and/or behavioural issues that are having a significant impact on the childs daily life The symptoms have been present for a number of months The problems have not improved in response to prevention and early intervention help, for example evidence-based parenting strategies, (..)