Health
Brain development is altered in people at high risk of psychosis – Pursuit
Neuroscientists including University of Melbourne show the brain’s white matter develops slower in young people at high clinical risk of a psychotic episode
As early as age 12, some young people are classified as being at high clinical risk of developing psychosis.
The effects of psychosis can include mild delusions, hallucinations, and disorganised speech and the effects can impact on a persons ability to function in everyday life. A young person is classified as high risk if they meet certain criteria including the presence of mild psychotic symptoms accompanied by a decline in day-to-day functioning.
As early as age 12, some young people are classified…
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