Anxiety in youth at clinical high risk for psychosis

摘要: Aim High rates of anxiety have been observed in youth at clinical high risk (CHR) developing psychosis. In CHR, often co-occurs with depression, and there is inconsistent evidence on relation to transition The aim this study was examine: (i) the prevalence disorders individuals CHR; (ii) differences between those without anxiety; (iii) association baseline later psychosis. Methods The sample consisted 765 CHR 280 healthy controls. status determined Structured Interview Prodromal Syndromes, mood diagnoses Clinical for DSM-IV Disorders, severity Social Interaction Anxiety Scale Self-Rating Scale. Results In sample, 51% met criteria an disorder. participants had significantly more than correlated attenuated psychotic negative symptoms disorder demonstrated suspiciousness. obsessive–compulsive (OCD) exhibited severe symptomatology OCD. An initial presentation did not differ who or psychosis. Conclusions In large common associated symptoms. Treatment only prevent delay psychosis but also address presenting concerns, such as anxiety, warranted.