Recovering from a First Episode of Psychosis av Chris (Computer Graphics Designer Jackson, Rochester Institute of Technology NY USA) Professor, Eleano

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<P>Despite years of research, debate and changes in mental health policy, there is still a lack of consensus as to what recovery from psychosis actually means, how it should be measured and how it may ultimately be achieved. In <EM>Recovering from a First Episode of Psychosis: An Integrated Approach to Early Intervention</EM>, it is argued that recovery from a first episode of psychosis (FEP) is comprised of three core elements: symptomatic, social and personal. Moreover, all three types of recovery need to be the target of early intervention for psychosis programmes (EIP) which provide evidence-based, integrated, bio-psychosocial interventions delivered in the context of a value base offering hope, empowerment and a youth-focused approach.<BR><BR>Over the 12 chapters in the book, the authors, all experienced clinicians and researchers from multi-professional backgrounds, demonstrate that long-term <EM>recovery</EM> needs to replace short term <EM>remission</EM> as the key ta