Group programmes for recovery from early psychosis

Abstract

Background: We evaluate the impact of a group-based, transitional, psychosocial programme, within a comprehensive service (the Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centre, EPPIC), on recovery from first-episode psychosis. Method: Individuals using the service (and meeting study criteria) were assessed on a range of symptom and functioning instruments at entry, after 6 weeks and 6 months. Participants received comprehensive case management and services according to their identified needs. Thirty-four people who had attended the group programme were compared at 6 month follow- up with 61 EPPIC patients who had not attended. Results: The people attending the group programme had a lower l..