Relapse following first episode psychosis:
MeANING, pREDICTION, AND pREVENTION

Learning Objectives: 

• Define relapse following a first episode of psychosis and understand its clinical significance.

• Identify key predictors of relapse, including medication adherence, substance use, and environmental stress.

• Evaluate the role of patient and family perspectives in understanding and preventing relapse.

• Understand the structure, purpose, and reliability of the Scale for Early Psychosis Relapse Risk Assessment (SEPRRA).

• Apply relapse prevention strategies informed by early intervention principles and risk assessment tools.