UPDATE ON THE PREVENTION OF PSYCHOTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS

The objective of this work is to carry out an update in the field of the prevention of psychotic spectrum disorders, specifically in early detection and intervention. First, the conceptualization of the psychosis syndrome and its prevention are addressed. Second, the different procedures and measurement instruments for the evaluation of the risk condition are discussed. Then, the early interventions available for psychosis are reviewed; the staging model is presented; the effectiveness of such interventions is examined and some limitations and proposals for modification are discussed. Finally, a number of strengths and weaknesses in this field are highlighted as well as its future perspectives. Finally, by way of conclusion, a brief recapitulation is made