Recovering from early psychosis People suffering from early psychosis are often unwilling to receive treatment. They may believe that their symptoms will spontaneous disappear or that they denial the seriousness of the symptoms. They therefore feel sceptical or worried about undergoing therapy. Other common concerns include how people will perceive them, and a fear that others will discover they are undergoing psychiatric treatment. Public education and publicity are important in promoting the public's awareness and knowledge about psychosis. The introduction of new medications also means that it is unnecessary for early psychosis patients to be hospitalised. Instead, they only need to undergo regular assessment and treatment in outpatient clinics. Even if hospitalisation is needed, its duration can be minimised. The recovery process varies between different patients. Some may recover within a short time, while others may take longer. Generally speaking, the duration from the onset of illness to recovery may last for a few months. However, if the psychotic symptoms persist, the recovery process will be prolonged. Patients may feel depressed until their symptoms are brought under control. During the recovery process, patients may worry that their condition is incurable and feel unable to face their past and future. They should be fully supported during these critical moments. At the same time, they should be encouraged to feel confident that early psychosis can be cured.