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Digital Strategies for Prevention of Psychosis and its Consequences

Psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia impose a substantial disease burden at both the individual and societal levels. Early intervention holds potential in adverting progression and improving prognosis.  

However, identifying and engaging individuals at very early stages of psychosis has shown to be challenging, even with strong outreach. Therefore, a set of digital screening tools for psychosis risk has been developed.  

Aims 

This project aims to evaluate and implement these digital preventative tools across various healthcare settings and communities to significantly improve the early identification of individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis and the assessment of associated health risks.   

(Expected) results 

By addressing these needs, the project contributes to early detection, intervention, and overall management of psychotic disorders, thereby reducing their substantial societal and individual burdens.

Quick links

  • International
  • Mental health
  • Prevention
  • Psychiatric disorders 

    • Features

    • Project number:
      10750022410007
    • Duration: 46%
      2025
      2028
    • Part of programme:
    • Related funding round:
      Innovate to Prevent: Personalised Prevention in Health and Care Services
    • Project lead and secretary:
      dr. WAM Vingerhoets PhD
    • Responsible organisation:
      Maastricht University

    ZonMw-program: Transforming Health and Care Systems (THCS)

    How can we make sure care remains affordable and accessible? This is a challenge that many countries in Europe face. The Transforming Health and Care Systems (THCS) programme funds international studies and innovation projects designed to contribute to a more sustainable, future-ready, people-centred health and care system. This is one of the projects that has been awarded funding. View the other projects here.