Why get help early?

- There’s a better chance of recovery
- Early identification, assessment and treatment leads to better outcomes
- Treatment is often delayed for one or two years. A delay in getting help is related to slower recovery and less complete recovery.
- Families play an important role in treatment. Research shows that when families are involved in care and treatment, the person with psychosis can make a better recovery.
- It is a medical condition that affects the brain. With prompt attention and treatment, most people will recover.