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

Farooq, Saeed2023-08-232023-08-232013-03Farooq S. Early intervention for psychosis in low- and middle-income countries needs a public health approach. Br J Psychiatry. 2013 Mar;202(3):168-9. doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.112.113761. PMID: 23457178.1472-146510.1192/bjp.bp.112.11376123457178http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14200/1902Early 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.enEarly intervention for psychosis in low- and middle-income countries needs a public health approachArticle