Training to recognise the early signs of recurrence in schizophrenia

The onset of schizophrenia usually occurs during adolescence or early adulthood. Training in early warning signs techniques encourages people to learn, detect and recognise the early warning signs of future illness. Studies indicate that noticing even small changes in signs and symptoms of schizophrenia can often predict future illness and relapse two to 10 weeks later. 
 A recent Cochrane Review compares the effectiveness of early warning signs interventions plus treatment as usual.