Deficits in neurite density underlie white matter structure abnormalities in first-episode psychosis [PDF]
Background: Structural abnormalities across multiple white matter tracts are recognised in people with early psychosis, consistent with dysconnectivity as a neuropathological account of symptom expression.
Adams +61 more
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Cognitive clusters in first-episode psychosis
Impairments in a broad range of cognitive domains have been consistently reported in some individuals with first-episode psychosis (FEP). Cognitive deficits can be observed during the prodromal stage. However, the course of cognitive deficits is still unclear.
Amoretti S. +20 more
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Objective: To explore effective therapeutic strategies to promote recovery from first episode of psychosis and minimize its relapse. Study Design: Qualitative study.
Rehana Khalil +3 more
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A comparison of the nutrient intake of a community-dwelling first episode psychosis cohort, aged 19-64, with data from the United Kingdom population [PDF]
Psychosis increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity and type-2 diabetes and reduces life expectancy. There remains limited data comparing the dietary habits of community-dwelling first episode psychosis sufferers – with autonomy over diet ...
Arjona +10 more
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Clozapine prescribing during follow-up of a first-episode psychosis cohort
Introduction Of those with schizophrenia, one third develop treatment-resistant illness. Nearly 60% of these benefit from clozapine- the only antipsychotic medication licensed in this group.
R. Rowntree +7 more
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Complement system biomarkers in first episode psychosis [PDF]
Several lines of evidence implicate immunological/inflammatory factors in development of schizophrenia. Complement is a key driver of inflammation, and complement dysregulation causes pathology in many diseases.
Di Forti, Marta +8 more
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Recovery from psychosis : physical health, antipsychotic medication and the daily dilemmas for mental health nurses [PDF]
This paper considers some of the dilemmas experienced by Mental Health Nurses everyday when faced with the seemingly conflicting relationships that exist between recovery, antipsychotics and the physical health of people experiencing psychosis.
Bressington, D. +3 more
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Caregiver psychoeducation for first-episode psychosis
AbstractIntroductionInternational best-practice guidelines for the management of first-episode psychosis have recommended the provision of psychoeducation for multifamily groups. While there is ample evidence of their efficacy in multiepisode psychosis, there is a paucity of evidence supporting this approach specifically for first-episode psychosis. We
McWilliams, Stephen +10 more
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First-Episode Psychosis: A Clinical Approach [PDF]
Psychotic illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar illness, are relatively common and clearly devastating diseases. Most scientific literature focuses on research and care of patients suffering from psychotic illnesses in the middle age-group; subsequently, the first episode or early stages of psychotic illnesses have been relatively ignored ...
S C, Schulz, D, Bass, C S, Vrabel
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Recovery and serious mental illness: a review of current clinical and research paradigms and future directions [PDF]
Introduction: Recovery from serious mental illness has historically not been considered a likely or even possible outcome. However, a range of evidence suggests the courses of SMI are heterogeneous with recovery being the most likely outcome. One barrier
Hamm, Jay A. +6 more
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