Recognition and management of depression in early psychosis.

ABSTRACT:

Aims and method

Depression in first-episode psychosis (FEP) is highly prevalent and associated with poor outcomes; it has become increasingly recognised and adopted in national and international guidelines for psychosis. Using a 26-item questionnaire, this study aimed to explore if this shift has led to greater recognition among UK psychiatrists, and more effective management of depression in FEP.

Results

Of the 297 respondents, 54.4% observed depression occurring in chronic psychosis, with the least number of respondents (17.7%) identifying depression occurring frequently during FEP. Although there was reasonable agreement in the use of antidepressants as a first-line treatment for depression (70% prescribing antidepressants), there was uncertainty around assessing depressi

SUBMITTER: Bashir Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9074150 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature