First Episode Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorders: What Clinicians Need to Know-Presentation Q&A

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The video discusses the frequency of seeing first episode patients in special care treatment models. In the RAISE ETP study, it was recommended to see patients at least once a month for a minimum of 30 minutes. This is necessary to monitor their progress, assess for side effects, and ensure their well-being. During acute episodes, patients may need to be seen more frequently, especially if they were discharged from inpatient units still symptomatic. Indicators to consider prescribing antidepressants include less severe negative symptoms, emotional responses to positive symptoms, engagement in psychotherapy modules, and autonomous mood episodes. There are no strict guidelines, but clinical judgment should be used. No credits are mentioned in the transcript for the video summary.

Keywords

special care treatment models

RAISE ETP study

patient monitoring

antidepressant prescribing indicators

clinical judgment