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  • Clinical Psychology
  • Neuroscience

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  • Psychotic experiences can precede psychosis onset, necessitating early identification and intervention.
  • Attenuated Psychosis Syndrome (APS) is a DSM-5 condition for further study, aiming to identify sub-threshold psychotic states.
  • Early intervention in Ultra High Risk (UHR) individuals aims to reduce Duration of Untreated Psychosis (DUP) and delay onset.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current state of early psychosis intervention strategies.
  • To discuss the challenges and controversies surrounding the identification and treatment of UHR individuals.
  • To highlight the need for improved diagnostic validity and personalized intervention approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Review of pharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions for UHR individuals.
  • Discussion of diagnostic challenges, including 'false positives' and declining transition rates.
  • Examination of ethical considerations and clinical heterogeneity in UHR populations.

Main Results:

  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) shows clear benefits in reducing psychosis transition rates.
  • Omega-3 fatty acids have promising but less established evidence.
  • Long-term efficacy of low-dose antipsychotics or antidepressants remains unclear, as does optimal intervention duration.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate specification of psychosis prodromes is crucial for effective early intervention.
  • Ongoing research focuses on improving inclusion criteria validity and developing personalized, stage-based interventions.
  • Despite limitations in sample size and follow-up duration, early recognition and intervention for emerging psychiatric states, particularly those with psychotic symptoms, offer significant preventive benefits.