UK national evaluation of early intervention services for psychosis

Max Birchwood The UK investment in early intervention services (EIS) has led to a national „roll-out“ of these services in line with a strong rationale and evidence base. The national EDEN [1] and SUPEREDEN [2] studies are evaluating the impact of these services in routine practice in five centres with over 12 teams. There is evidence from these studies that while the outcomes are generally good, there are two major issues that require attention in the „next generation“ of EIS. First, some users have indicated that while the assertive outreach model ensures engagement, some find it intrusive and a means of surve…