S130. INCIDENCE OF FIRST EPISODE OF PSYCHOSIS IN AN AUSTRALIAN COHORT AND ASSOCIATIONS WITH NEIGHBOURHOOD CHARACTERISTICS

Abstract

The incidence of psychotic disorders varies between geographical areas and is associated with neighbourhood characteristics. However, the research to date has been mainly confined to Northern European and North American populations. This study will determine whether the incidence of first episode psychosis (FEP) is associated with neighbourhood characteristics, specifically social deprivation, unemployment, social fragmentation and social capital. This study was conducted at the Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centre (EPPIC) which provides specialist treatment to all young people aged 15–24 diagnosed with a FEP residing in a defined geographical catchment area within western and ..