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What is the benefit of early intervention in treating schizophrenia - and how is it possible?

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Q. What is the benefit of early intervention in treating schizophrenia - and how is it possible?

Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D.
Answer By: Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D.

Lawrence C. Kolb Professor and Chairman of Psychiatry, Columbia University, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Lieber Chair for Schizophrenia Research

Director, New York State Psychiatric Institute

Psychiatrist-in-Chief, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

“The ability to treat people who develop schizophrenia successfully, produce remission, recovery … Identify people even before they have the full blown syndrome of the illness  …  the so-called prodromal phase ...”

Video from March, 2010 - filmed at the 7th Annual Palm Beach Symposium

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