People with first-episode psychosis who used EPI services had mortality rates that were four times lower than those with first-episode psychosis who did not use these services, as well as better outcomes across several health care system indicators. These findings support the effectiveness of EPI services for the treatment of first-episode psychosis in the larger context of the overall health care system.
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