Schizophrenia in adults 1: NICE guidance on detection, assessment and initial management.

This first in a two-part unit on updated NICE guidance on schizophrenia looks at early detection, assessment and initial treatment of the condition. It also looks at issues around working with people from diverse ethnic and cultural groups.

Siblings of individuals with first-episode psychosis: understanding their experiences and needs.

The growth of early intervention in psychosis services (EIPS) has prompted needed research to provide a robust evidence base to underpin practice. The typical service model embraces key psychosocial interventions, including family interventions. A literature review revealed a number of relevant studies that recognized the role of siblings in families affected by severe mental illness or mental impairment, but little was found about the impact of first-episode psychosis on siblings.