Conference Presentations

"The best hope now for the prevention of schizophrenia lies with the indicated preventive interventions targeted at individuals manifesting precursor signs and symptoms who have not yet met full criteria for diagnosis. The identification of individuals at this early stage, coupled with the introduction of pharmacological and psychological interventions may prevent the development of the full -blown disorder"

Mrazex and Haggerty 1994

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Bev Humphrey, CEO of Bolton, Salford & Trafford MH Trust in opening this conference declared "My job is to knock down a few walls"

 

John Marshall describes why Early Detection services make sense to him as a commissioner

 

Paul Patterson conveys the sense of excitement at the genuine possibility of preventing psychosis at the earliest stage, and reflecting on just how far we have come in our understanding and interventions in recent years

 

Alison Yung reviews some of the issues arising from current research into Ultra High Risk of Psychosis

 

Paul French describes how these Early Detection resources have been developed, acknowledging the partnerships that have lain behind this initiative.

 

Sophie Parker takes you though some of the practical CBT approaches used in early detection clinical practice

 

Rory Byrne gave insights into some of the experiences of an 'at risk mental state' and how interventions can be effective in preventing a progression to a psychosis.

 

Samantha Bowes gives a practical account of the work of the Salford Early Detection Service: EDIT

 

Shon Lewis reminds us of the International Early Psychosis Association (2005) clinical practice guidelines for treating those with an At Risk Mental State.

 

Helen Lester reviews the Birmingham Redirect trial which offered GP education as an intervention to support earlier detection

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