IS PRE-PSYCHOTIC INTERVENTION OF SCHIZOPHRENIA REALISTIC ?

Abstract

Schizophrenia is a serious disorder that often affects young people in their early twenties. The outcome is often poor, associated costs and burdens are extensive. Almost 15% of schizophrenics end up with frequent admission and require long-term residential care (1). Recently, the idea of early detection and intervention has been launched as a new and promising approach.