Welcome to the EPA 2022 Interactive Programme 

Organised by the EPA Section on Schizophrenia. The early phases of psychosis have been hypothesized to constitute a critical period, a window of opportunity. At the same time, the early phases of psychosis are associated with increased risk of unwanted outcome, such as suicidal behaviour and social isolation. This was the background for the emergence of early intervention services, and in Denmark, the OPUS trial was initiated as part of that process. Now there is convincing evidence for the effectiveness of early intervention services from trials all over the world- The different elements in early intervention services will be presented together with the principles for involving families. The psychoeducational multifamily treatment model will be presented. questions to the audience will be included in the presentations. there will be role play demonstrating the problem solving method