Early psychosis intervention : a culturally adaptive clinical guide / edited by Eric Yu-hai Chen [and others. - Hong Kong : Hong Kong University Press, (c)2013. - 1 online resource : illustrations

Includes bibliographies and index.

Early psychosis intervention developments in Asia -- Public awareness and early detection in cultural context -- Culturally relevant psychosocial case intervention -- Support programmes in the community -- Medication and adherence issues -- Handling specific challenges -- Recovering from early psychosis -- Evaluation and research -- Index.

Taking into account cultural differences between Asian and Western patients, this book focuses on delivery of effective treatment at an early stage in psychosis, especially for young people. It pays particular attention to early intervention programmes established in Hong Kong and Singapore, and assesses recent developments in Korea, Japan and other countries. The volume covers approaches in the management of psychosis, including pathway to care, stigma and interventions. With reference to the experiences of frontline practitioners, research findings and theories, it highlights the practical n.



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Psychoses--Treatment.
Psychoses in children.
Psychoses in adolescence.
Transcultural medical care.
Cross-cultural studies.
Cross-Cultural Comparison
Psychotic Disorders--in infancy & childhood--therapy.
Psychotic Disorders--therapy


Electronic Books.

RC512 / .E275 2013