Early, Continuous Treatment of Schizophrenia Improves Treatment Outcomes

Patients within the first 2 years of their first psychotic episode (N=77), treated with continuous antipsychotic medication and psychosocial interventions, were assessed during the first year after hospital discharge.

Data shown on this slide demonstrate that patients can achieve symptomatic remission and good functional outcomes, and recover from their illness.

Reference:
Ventura J, Subotnik KL, Guzik LH, et al. Remission and recovery during the first outpatient year of the early course of schizophrenia. Schizophr Res. 2011; 132 (1): 18-23.