ABSTRACT
The development of valid criteria for the identification of young people at heightened risk of developing a psychotic disorder has paved the way for a new era of research into the etiology of psychotic disorders, as well as the development of preventive interventions. Integration of research and clinical functions is a key element of many services but the research-clinical links are even closer in the ultra high risk (UHR) services, such as at the PACE Clinic, as this is a new type of service delivering treatment to a new patient population. There are no standardized rules or guidelines for how to manage the young people who seek help from such services. Thus, every aspect of practice within these services must be continually evaluated and modified in response to this evaluation in a constant feedback loop.
