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    Whilst this is a risk factor for psychosis, the most correct answer was 'all of the above'. Known risk factors for psychosis include:

     

    - genetic vulnerability

    - obstetric complications

    - developmental delay

    - substance misuse, especially cannabis

    - a traumatic experience(s)

    - immigration

    - urbanisation

    - psychosocial stress or stressful life events

    - poor premorbid social function

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    You can learn more about first episode psychosis using the link below:

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    References:

    1. Yung, A. R. et al. (2004). Risk factors for psychosis in an ultra high-risk group: psychopathology and clinical features. Schizophrenia Research, 67(2), 131-142                                                     Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14984872 (accessed on 16/05/16)

    2. Mason, O. et al (2004) Risk factors for transition to first episode psychosis among individuals with ‘at-risk mental states'. Schizophrenia Research, 71 (2-3) 227–237                                                Available from: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0920996404001537 (accessed on 16/05/16)

    3. Chiliza, B. et al (2008) First episode psychosis: an update. South African Journal of Psychiatry, 14 (1) 14-19                                                                                                                                  Available from: www.ajol.info/index.php/sajpsyc/article/download/34427/6355 (accessed on 16/05/16)

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