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There's no one system I'd point to as being ideal, but there are plenty of excellent examples of best practice. The UK does many things badly wrong, but one cr
by jdietrich 8y ago
There's no one system I'd point to as being ideal, but there are plenty of excellent examples of best practice.
The UK does many things badly wrong, but one crucially important programme is Early Intervention in Psychosis. EIP works with young people experiencing a first episode of psychotic symptoms, with the goal of preventing that episode from developing into an enduring psychotic illness. A majority of patients should be treated within two weeks of being referred. A care co-ordinator provides a single point of contact for the service user, guiding them to access clinical, behavioural and psychosocial treatment. The service provides integrated care for comorbid physical conditions and support for social issues such as social isolation, unemployment and homelessness. The available evidence suggests a 90% reduction in premature death and cost savings of £15 for every £1 spent.
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