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RELATION BETWEEN CLINICAL AND SOCIAL VARIABLES AND DURATION OF UNTREATED PSYCHOSIS IN FIRST EPISODE PSYCHOSIS
Kerala Journal of Psychiatry
unpublished
Several studies have shown that if untreated, psychosis can cause significant reduction in brain volume and worsening of disease outcome. Reducing Duration of Untreated Psychosis (DUP) is an important early intervention strategy. Factors associated with longer DUP remain poorly understood and there is a paucity of Indian studies in this regard. Methods: We compared sociodemographic data, premorbid functioning and psychopathology of patients of first episode psychosis with brief (six months or
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