NICE issues guideline on recognition and management of psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people

Source: NICE Area: Evidence > Guidelines This NICE guideline on the recognition and management of psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people up to the age of 18 refers to the group of psychotic disorders that includes schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizophreniform disorder and delusional disorder. It also addresses those children and young people considered clinically to be at high risk or prodromal for psychosis and schizophrenia.   The recognition, treatment and management of affective psychoses (such as bipolar disorder or unipolar psychotic depression) are covered by other NICE guidelines.
Source: NeLM - Guidelines - Category: UK Health Source Type: news