Pathways to care in first episode psychosis

摘要: In order to inform the development of appropriate local services for early intervention in psychosis, a survey was conducted experiences service users and their carers at time when signs psychosis were first noted. Eighteen 12 surveyed by questionnaire interview. Both recognized but often frustrated attempts find help, particularly lack knowledge whom approach unhelpful responses from professionals. The consistent themes that emerged included young age onset (mean 17.2 years), poor recognition treatment an stage primary care, delay because associated substance misuse, inappropriateness admission general adult psychiatric ward. This has given context findings national international research studies. will enable us set up which is responsive views needs Rotherham.