Who Is at Risk for a Psychotic Disorder?

Accurate assessment of the individual risk for psychotic disorders has great value. We need to determine the reliability and rate of conversion to a psychotic disorder in clinical samples before we can recommend a risk syndrome diagnosis for general practice. The assessment of risk carries its own r...

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Published in:Schizophrenia bulletin 2009-09, Vol.35 (5), p.847-850
Main Author: Heckers, Stephan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult and adolescent clinical studies
Biological and medical sciences
Brain - physiopathology
Early Diagnosis
Humans
Medical sciences
Prejudice
Prognosis
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Psychoses
Psychotic Disorders - diagnosis
Psychotic Disorders - genetics
Psychotic Disorders - physiopathology
Retrospective Studies
Risk Assessment
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia - diagnosis
Schizophrenia - genetics
Schizophrenia - physiopathology
Schizotypal Personality Disorder - diagnosis
Schizotypal Personality Disorder - genetics
Schizotypal Personality Disorder - physiopathology
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Summary:Accurate assessment of the individual risk for psychotic disorders has great value. We need to determine the reliability and rate of conversion to a psychotic disorder in clinical samples before we can recommend a risk syndrome diagnosis for general practice. The assessment of risk carries its own risks, including stigmatization and inappropriate treatment, potentially leading to adverse outcomes.
ISSN:0586-7614
1745-1701
DOI:10.1093/schbul/sbp078