Journal article
Rates, determinants and outcomes associated with the use of community treatment orders in young people experiencing first episode psychosis
M Bardell-Williams, S Eaton, L Downey, M Bowtell, K Thien, A Ratheesh, E Killackey, P McGorry, B O'Donoghue
International Journal of Law and Psychiatry | PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD | Published : 2019
Abstract
Background: Community treatment orders (CTOs) are a controversial form of involuntary treatment for individuals affected by mental health disorders and yet little is known about the use of CTOs in first presentations. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the rates, determinants and outcomes associated with the use of CTOs in young people with a first episode of psychosis (FEP). Methods: This epidemiological cohort study included all individuals aged 15–24 who presented with a FEP to the Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centre (EPPIC) in Melbourne between 01.01.2011 and 31.12.13. Results: A total of 544 young people presented with a FEP during the study period and of these, 93 ..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
Dr. Brian O'Donoghue is supported by an NHMRC Early Career Fellowship, Australia (grant number: 1142045).