Is it possible to prevent psychotic disorders?

In this video, Professor Dr. Ana Catalan explores whether psychotic disorders can be prevented and reviews the latest evidence on early intervention in psychosis. She explains how personalized, evidence-based care can enhance quality of life, daily functioning, and long-term recovery for people at risk of or experiencing psychosis.
Professor Catalan also outlines the different levels of prevention, from addressing risk factors before symptoms emerge to supporting individuals in the early and later stages of illness. Finally, she discusses the challenges of predicting psychosis and the importance of delivering timely, person-centered care.

Ana Catalan, MD, PhD

Professor of Psychiatry, University of the Basque Country, Leioa, Spain OSI Bilbao-Basurto, Bilbao, Spain IIS Biocruces Bizkaia, Barakaldo, Spain CIBERSAM (Centro de Investigación en Red de Salud Mental), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain Visiting Professor at the Department of Psychosis Studies, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London, UK