A review of treatment delay for first-episode schizophrenia,first-episode major depressive disorder and first-episode bipolar disorder / 中国心理卫生杂志

ABSTRACT

This paper aims to review treatment delay in first-episode schizophrenia,depression,and bipolar disorder,and to compare related factors of treatment delay in the three first-episode mental disorders.It is found that increased patient responsibility,stigma,lack of disease-related knowledge,lack of access to resources,and insuffi-cient medical support lead to delay treatment,and making patients to have longer course,heavier symptoms,and lower social functions.