Journal article
On the HORYZON: Moderated online social therapy for long-term recovery in first episode psychosis
M Alvarez-Jimenez, S Bendall, R Lederman, G Wadley, G Chinnery, S Vargas, M Larkin, E Killackey, PD McGorry, JF Gleeson
Schizophrenia Research | Published : 2013
Abstract
Background: Early intervention services have demonstrated improved outcomes in first episode psychosis (FEP); however, recent evidence shows that treatment benefits may not be sustainable over time. These findings have resulted in repeated recommendations for the implementation of longer term treatment programs. An Internet-based intervention specifically designed for young people with psychosis may provide a cost-effective alternative to prevent loss of treatment benefits from early intervention. Methods: Our multi-disciplinary team has developed a highly novel online intervention (HORYZONS) in regular consultation with stakeholders within a specialist early psychosis program. HORYZONS inte..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This study was supported by generous funding from the Telstra Foundation, the Helen MacPherson Smith Trust, the University of Melbourne, the Telematics Trust, The Institute for a Broadband-Enabled Society (IBES), and the Colonial Foundation. The sponsors did not participate in the design or conduct of this study; in the collection, management, analysis, or interpretation of data; in the writing of the manuscript; or in the preparation, review, approval, or decision to submit this manuscript for publication.