The subjective consequences of suffering a first episode psychosis: trauma and suicide behaviour
Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric EpidemiologyPublished 2 November 2006
Nicholas Tarrier, Sobia Khan, Joanne Cater, Alicia Picken
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The negative consequences of a psychotic episode are significant and the potential iatrogenic effect of psychiatric care needs to be considered.
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The negative consequences of a psychotic episode are significant. The potential iatrogenic effect of psychiatric care needs to be considered. Interventions need to be developed to reduce traumatisation and suicide risk.
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