Indicators of deterioration in young adults with serious mental illness: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The first signs of serious mental illnesses (SMIs) including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression are likely to occur before the age of 25. The combination of high prevalence of severe mental health symptoms, inability to recognise mental health deterioration and increased likelihood of comorbidity in a complex transitional young group makes detecting deterioration paramount. Whilst studies have examined physical and mental health deterioration in adults, no systematic review has examined the indicators of mental and physical deterioration in young adults with SMI. The study aim is to systematically review the existing evidence from observational studies that examine the indicators of mental and physical deterioration in young adults with SMI and highligh

SUBMITTER: Dewa LH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6097392 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature