Very Early and Early Onset Schizophrenia: Clinical characteristics and implications for interventions

Journal title QUADERNI DI PSICOTERAPIA COGNITIVA
Author/s Maria Pontillo, Marco Armando, Milena Coletti, Ornella Santonastaso, Stefano Vicari
Publishing Year 2016 Issue 2016/39 Language Italian
Pages 17 P. 25-41 File size 115 KB
DOI 10.3280/QPC2016-039003
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Very Early (VEOS) and Early Onset Schizophrenia (EOS) represent more severe forms of the disorder, with clear differences from Adult Onset Schizophrenia (AOS). Indeed, VEOS/EOS, compared to AOS, show higher rates of premorbid abnormalities, longer duration of untreated psychosis, and poorer outcomes. Moreover, higher levels of auditory hallucinations, negative symptoms, bizarre behavior and more severe cognitive deficits characterize VEOS/EOS. In addition, because the onset of the disorder occurs during a critical developmental period, individuals with VEOS/EOS are restricted in the attainment of developmental and social milestones. They are subsequently subjected to additional interruptions in education, employment, and peer relationships, which further complicated recovery. Overall, because individuals with VEOS/EOS have specific developmental issues that are very different from those of individuals with AOS, better-designed interventions that are tailored to this age group and account for their developmental differences are needed.

Keywords: Early onset schizophrenia, Clinical Staging Model, cognitive-behavioral therapy

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Maria Pontillo, Marco Armando, Milena Coletti, Ornella Santonastaso, Stefano Vicari, Schizofrenia ad esordio in età evolutiva: aspetti clinici e interventi possibili in "QUADERNI DI PSICOTERAPIA COGNITIVA" 39/2016, pp 25-41, DOI: 10.3280/QPC2016-039003