Week 3.3.3: Intervention and Treatment in Prodromal and First Episode Psychosis

Question 1

Individuals at high risk for developing psychosis.

Answer 1

Clinical High Risk

Question 2

The likelihood of developing the outcome within a specified time frame.

Answer 2

Transition Risk

Question 3

The number of patients that need to be treated to prevent one case of the outcome.

Answer 3

Numbers Needed to Treat (NNT)

Question 4

Refers to the time period between the onset of psychosis and the initiation of treatment.

Longer DUP is strongly correlated with worse outcomes after a first episode of psychosis

Answer 4

Duration of Untreated Psychosis (DUP)

Question 5

What is the difference between prospective and retrospective approach?

Answer 5

Prospective Approach: Monitor and intervene as soon as deterioration is detected.

Retrospective Approach: Looking back at prodromal features after psychosis has developed.

Question 6

Can reduce the need for hospital admissions and shorten the length of hospital stays

Answer 6

Early Intervention