Family interventions in early psychosis: specificity and effectiveness

J. Onwumere; P. Bebbington; E. Kuipers

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Family interventions in early psychosis: specificity and effectiveness

J. Onwumere, P. Bebbington, E. Kuipers

UCL University College London

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Abstract

The first episode of psychosis frequently occurs during adolescence and early adulthood, and is associated with high levels of trauma, affective disturbance and suicide. The social networks of service users often decrease significantly following the first onset, although many will remain in close contact with some family members particularly during the early phases. However, the negative impact of psychosis on families and their relationship with the identified service user are well documented. Family intervention is a recommended and evidence-based treatment in later psychosis. In this paper, we review the literature on family interventions in early psychosis in the context of new evidence for its efficacy and its routine incorporation in early intervention services for psychosis.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	113 - 119
Number of pages	7
Journal	Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences
Volume	20
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S2045796011000187
Publication status	Published - Jun 2011

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