Impact of rurality and substance use on young people at ultra high risk for psychosis.
Helen J StainSean A HalpinAmanda L BakerMike StartupVaughan J CarrUlrich SchallKylie CrittendenVanessa ClarkTerry J LewinSandra BucciPublished in: Early intervention in psychiatry (2017)
Different patterns of help seeking by rural UHR youth suggest a need for greater access to psychosis informed primary care early intervention services. Interventions should target functional decline to prevent adverse outcomes such as reduced community participation and unemployment. In addition, interventions for substance use should be a priority for UHR youth, who should also be screened and monitored for depressive symptoms and treated for depression if indicated.