Risks and Protective Factors of the Prodromal Stage of Psychosis: A Literature Review

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Aldanah AlthwanayReem Althwanay

Abstract

Psychosis is a syndrome characterized by features of reality distortion such as delusions and hallucinations. It may occur as a primary mental disorder or secondary to a medical or neurological illness or substance abuse. Several genetic, environmental, and protective risk factors have been identified and require further study. Neurobiological damage at the onset of schizophrenia is the most active and destructive. Therefore, it is important to detect the prodromal phase of psychosis so that interventions can be started early and the onset of psychosis delayed. Herein, we review the relevant epidemiological data on psychosis, particularly in Saudi Arabia. In addition, the risk and protective factors of psychosis will be discussed. Recent findings have shown that psychosis development is affected by genetic and environmental factors. Psychotic disorders are considered a cause of disability and are, therefore, a substantial economic burden. Consequently, it is important to try and detect the psychosis in its prodromal stage, where intervention may slow its progression and improve general wellbeing. Several tools have been identified to screen for the prodrome of psychosis, one of which is the prodromal questionnaire-brief version...Continue Reading

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