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01-08-2016 | Original Paper

Family Aided Community Treatment for the Treatment of Early Psychosis: A Proof of Concept Study

Authors: Ryan P. Melton, Cass Dykeman

Published in: Community Mental Health Journal | Issue 6/2016

Abstract

Major psychotic disorders are one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. If these conditions are identified early and treatment promptly implemented, the prognosis is improved. This study examined the impact of a yearlong family aided community treatment (FACT) intervention upon psychiatric symptoms. Psychiatric symptom scores improved with the FACT intervention. Improved training on early recognition for mental health clinicians, implementation of a specific treatment model in community settings and policy around treatment funding allocation are implications of this study.

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Title: Family Aided Community Treatment for the Treatment of Early Psychosis: A Proof of Concept Study
Authors: Ryan P. Melton
Cass Dykeman
Publication date: 01-08-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Community Mental Health Journal / Issue 6/2016
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-015-9984-z

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