General Documents on EIS
New report from the UK: "This set of resources has been developed to highlight the best evidence and practice around the treatment of early psychosis, particularly focusing on the opportunity provided by detecting and treating those with an At Risk Mental State for psychosis (ARMS)." (PDF, 727K) 
Early Intervention in Psychosis: Fellowship Report (PDF, 163K)
A Window Of Opportunity: A Practical Guide for Developing Early Intervention in Psychosis Services (PDF, 76K)
Core Interventions in the Treatment and Management of Schizophrenia in Primary and Secondary Care (PDF, 1,102K)
Early Intervention for Young People Experiencing Psychosis: A Course for Mental Health Practitioners (PDF, 25K)
(IRIS) Early Intervention in Psychosis: Guidelines (PDF, 379K)
(IRIS) Early Intervention in Psychosis: Toolkit (PDF, 178K)
Early Identification of Psychosis: a primer (PDF, 73K)
Early Psychosis Guide - includes information on first-episode psychosis, assessment issues and treatment strategies.
A number of papers are emerging that examine the effectiveness of EIP using a randomised Controlled Design. Here's one from the BMJ
The national policy reforms for mental health services and the story of early intervention services in the United Kingdom. Joseph R, Birchwood M. J Psychiatry Neurosci. 2005 Sep;30(5):362-5.(PDF, 88K)
Other Mental Health Documents of interest
Recent Advances in Understanding Mental Illness and Psychotic Experiences (PDF, 346K)
Assertive Outreach (PDF, 56K)
An Executive Briefing on Primary Care Mental Health Services (PDF, 106K)
Mental Health Policy Implementation Guide: Dual Diagnosis Good Practice Guide (PDF, 398K)
