Schizophrenia and related disorders: clinical practice guideline and associated resources
Key practice points

The guidelines advise a clinical staging approach and deliver specific recommendations for:
- comprehensive treatment using second generation antipsychotic agents continuously for 2-5 years
- early treatment of comorbid substance use
- community treatment after initial contact, during crises and after discharge from hospital
- physical health monitoring and management of comorbidities, particularly metabolic health
- interventions to optimise recovery of social function
- management of schizophrenia in specific populations and circumstances.
Associated resources
Early psychosis resources
Community resources
RANZCP webinars
The following webinars provide information about the guideline and are accredited for CPD under section 4.6. [RANZCP member log-in required].