At risk mental state is the clinical presentation of those considered at risk of developing psychosis or schizophrenia.[1] Such states were formerly considered treated as prodromes, emerging symptoms of psychosis, but this view is no longer prevalent as a prodromal period can not be confirmed unless the emergence of the condition has occurred.[citation needed]
The original specialist service for those with subclinical symptoms of psychosis was The Pace Clinic[2] in Melbourne, Australia.[3] Other clinics have since developed around the world.[4][5][6][7]
There has been some considerable development of how the concept can be applied clinically.[8][9][10][11]
^Broome MR, Woolley JB, Johns LC, et al. (August 2005). "Outreach and support in south London (OASIS): implementation of a clinical service for prodromal psychosis and the at risk mental state". Eur. Psychiatry. 20 (5–6): 372–8. doi:10.1016/j.eurpsy.2005.03.001. PMID16171652. S2CID27207646.