| What are the Guiding Principles? |
Guideline One
A strategy for early detection and assessment of frank psychosis is an essential component of early intervention |
Guideline Two
A key worker should be allocated early following referral of the case in order to develop engagement and rapport and to 'stay with' the client and family/friends through the first 3 years (the 'critical period') preferably within an assertive outreach model |
Guideline Three
An assessment plan and collaborative assessment of needs should be drawn up which is both comprehensive and collaborative, and driven by the needs and preferences of the client and their relatives and friends |
Guideline Four
The management of acute psychosis should include low dose, preferably atypical antipsychotics and the structured implementation of cognitive therapy |
Guideline Five
Family and friends should be actively involved in the engagement, assessment, treatment and recovery process |
Guideline Six
A strategy for relapse prevention and treatment resistance should be implemented |
Guideline Seven
A strategy to facilitate clients’ pathway to work and valued occupation should be developed during the critical period |
Guideline Eight
Ensuring that basic needs of everyday living - housing, money, practical support are met |
Guideline Nine
Assessment and treatment of ‘comorbidity’ should be undertaken in conjunction with that for psychosis |
Guideline Ten
A strategy to promote a positive image of people with psychosis needs to be developed locally |
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