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Early intervention

Criterion
30a The care record shows that an early intervention model is followed and covers first episode and relapses.

Supporting material for standard 30:
Features of early intervention should be to:
- provide (youth-focused) service user- and family-centred care
- improve quality of life and self-esteem
- reduce stigma: an approach that encompasses the Scottish Recovery Network core principles
- reduce symptoms through a combination of low dose medication and/or a range of psychosocial interventions
- empower individuals and their families through education and involvement
- reduce impact of the psychosis and actively search for co-morbidity

Possible service targets:
- high rates of engagement
- decrease re-admission
- decrease use of the Mental Health Act
- decrease critical incidents
- increase recovery/ well being