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A new study of an intervention called Recovery after an Initial Schizophrenic Episode (RAISE) offers promising results for an early, comprehensive intervention for schizophrenia. The study examined outcomes for people treated with this intervention, which essentially consists of providing medication and psychotherapy along with case management upon the identification of a psychotic episode (ideally while the person is still experiencing first-episode psychosis or immediately after).
What makes this intervention different from previous treatment approaches is its response time and a decreased reliance on medication-heavy approaches.
The study showed that patients treated at a RAISE site experienced improved quality of life and increased employment and education. The study also indicates improved outcomes for housing retention.