Abstract

Specialised early intervention (SEI) services have seen significant investment and expansion in the UK, aiming to improve long-term outcomes for psychotic disorders.

This commentary discusses a recent Cochrane review that examines the evidence for SEI services delivered within the first 3 years of onset of psychotic illness.

From a small number of studies conducted in high-income countries, the review draws the conclusion that there is low- to moderate-certainty evidence that SEI services improve recovery and reduce disengagement.

Citations

Butt, H. (2022). Specialised early intervention for recent-onset psychosis. BJPsych Advances, 28(3), 137-140.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2022.10

URI: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/orka/title/specialised-early-intervention-for-recent-onset-psychosis/