Wyatt R J, Henter I
Neuropsychiatry Branch NIMH-NIH, 5415 West Cedar Lane, MSC 2610, Suite 106B, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
Schizophr Res. 2001 Aug 1;51(1):69-76. doi: 10.1016/s0920-9964(01)00242-0.
Consistent but relatively weak evidence exists that treating patients with schizophrenia early in the course of their illness can decrease long-term morbidity. Relatedly, it is possible that treating individuals even earlier might produce better results. The findings presented set the stage for early and even earlier formal intervention studies, where the potential benefits are thought to outweigh the potential risks.