Early detection of psychosis: evidence and perspectives

Abstract

Early detection of psychosis: evidence and perspectives Abstract. Early detection of psychosis, in the sense of preventing psychosis, has become increasingly important in recent years. Especially psychopathological approaches are promising and are reflected in the attenuated and transient positive symptoms ("ultra high risk" criteria) and the basic symptom criterion "cognitive disturbances". According to the recommendation of the European Psychiatric Association (EPA), both risk-criteria sets are currently the most well-tested diagnostic criteria for a psychosis risk syndrome. Moreover, comorbid mental disorders and psychosocial problems are frequently the reasons for treatment.