Impact of financial deprivation in first-episode psychosis: a prospective 4-year follow-up study
Financial deprivation during early psychosis represents a high-risk subgroup, particularly in later adulthood, with persistent symptomatic and functional impairments. Early identification and age-sensitive interventions, such as vocational support, social benefits assistance, and programs promoting social integration and independent living, are essential. Policy measures targeting socioeconomic disadvantage may mitigate long-term impacts on illness trajectory and recovery.
Authors
- E. G. Choi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0964-7615)
- Sherry Kit Wa Chan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2712-5826)
- Christy Lai Ming Hui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6912-208X)
- Eric Lui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3686-9691)
- Yi Nam Suen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2766-8476)
- Wing Chung Chang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3581-8895)
- Edwin Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8909-0676)
- Ningxi Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6055-7984)
- Charlie Cheuk Lam Wong
- Eric Chen
Institutions
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (HK)
- Orygen Youth Health (AU)
- University of Hong Kong (HK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology
- Published
- 2025-10-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-025-03006-y
- Primary Topic
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Hospital Authority