Determining unmet need: clinical relevance of suspected neurodivergence in first-episode psychosis
Prevalence of neurodevelopmental conditions in first-episode psychosis is underestimated. Neurodivergent individuals show increased utilisation of mental health services and experience psychosis earlier. Early assessment is crucial for optimising psychosis management and improving mental health outcomes.
Authors
- David Stevens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8412-2202)
- Jessica Eccles (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0062-1216)
- Jan Van den Stock (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5756-3195)
- Nikola Nikolić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9420-2188)
- Catherine Sculthorpe
Institutions
- Brighton and Sussex Medical School (GB)
- Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- London South Bank University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BJPsych Bulletin
- Published
- 2024-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1192/bjb.2024.64
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.03
Funders
- Medical Research Council