Early intervention for psychosis in low- and middle-income countries needs a public health approach

Farooq, Saeed

Abstract

Early intervention in psychosis has significantly improved outcomes compared with standard treatment but it is considered as a luxury for low- and middle-income (LAMI) countries. However, a public health approach that is based on the principles of supplying all essential medication free of charge for at least the first 2 years of illness, medication being taken under supervision of a caregiver and treatment following a standardised treatment algorithm can prove a cost-effective early intervention model for LAMI countries.

Citation

Farooq, S. (2013). Early intervention for psychosis in low- and middle-income countries needs a public health approach. British Journal of Psychiatry, 202(3), 168-169. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.bp.112.113761

• Journal Article Type: Editorial
• Acceptance Date: Oct 9, 2012
• Online Publication Date: Jan 2, 2018
• Publication Date: 2013-03
• Deposit Date: Nov 29, 2023
• Journal: British Journal of Psychiatry
• Print ISSN: 0007-1250
• Electronic ISSN: 1472-1465
• Publisher: Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 202
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 168-169
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.bp.112.113761
• Keywords: Psychiatry and Mental health
• Public URL: https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/651719
• Publisher URL: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/the-british-journal-of-psychiatry/article/early-intervention-for-psychosis-in-low-and-middleincome-countries-needs-a-public-health-approach/1B3F3D0396D7E604D4685AD75AB9179D