Psychosis and schizophrenia in adults

Quality statements

Statement 1 Adults with a first episode of psychosis start treatment in early intervention in psychosis services within 2 weeks of referral.

Statement 2 Adults with psychosis or schizophrenia are offered cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis (CBTp).

Statement 3 Family members of adults with psychosis or schizophrenia are offered family intervention.

Statement 4 Adults with schizophrenia that has not responded adequately to treatment with at least 2 antipsychotic drugs are offered clozapine.

Statement 5 Adults with psychosis or schizophrenia who wish to find or return to work are offered supported employment programmes.

Statement 6 Adults with psychosis or schizophrenia have specific comprehensive physical health assessments.

Statement 7 Adults with psychosis or schizophrenia are offered combined healthy eating and physical activity programmes, and help to stop smoking.

Statement 8 Carers of adults with psychosis or schizophrenia are offered carer‑focused education and support programmes.