ngagement of individuals with first episode psychosis is the key to accessing appropriate care and treatment.  The IRIS guidelines first set out these service principles, and underpinned the policy implementation guide for EIS in the UK.

POLICY IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE	The 'PIG' provides the service blueprint for commissioners and providers to deliver an evidence-based approach
UPDATED NICE SCHIZOPHRENIA GUIDELINE 2009	The evidence base updated from previous 2002 version

But how early is early?    better outcomes are more likely if the Duration of Untreated Psychosis is short and so its reduction is a key service aim, minimising the trauma of late crisis response. LINK TO EARLY DETECTION PAGE