Migrant status and identification as ultra-high risk for psychosis and transitioning to a psychotic disorder

Abstract

Background: Certain migrant groups are more likely to develop a psychotic disorder compared to the native-born populations, and a younger age at migration is associated with greater risk. However, it is not known at which stage migration has an effect on the development of psychotic disorders. We examined whether migrants were more likely to be identified as ultra-high risk for psychosis (UHR) compared to native-born young people and whether migrant status was associated with the risk of transition to a full-threshold psychotic disorder. Methods: The cohort included all young people aged 15–24 who were identified as UHR at a specialist clinic over a five-year period (2012–16). Australian cen..