Early intervention for psychosis in low- and middle-income countries needs a public health approach.
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Developing Countries
- Early Medical Intervention
- Psychotic Disorders
- Public Health