SIPS
Also written as: SIPS — Structured Interview for Prodromal Syndromes
Structured Interview for Prodromal Syndromes used to identify early psychotic symptoms in adolescents.
Full Definition
The Structured Interview for Prodromal Syndromes (SIPS) is a comprehensive clinical assessment tool designed to identify attenuated psychotic symptoms and ultra-high risk mental states in adolescents and young adults. The interview evaluates positive symptoms (unusual thought content, perceptual abnormalities), negative symptoms (social withdrawal, decreased motivation), disorganized symptoms, and general symptoms. SIPS is particularly valuable in adolescent psychiatry for early identification of individuals at risk for developing psychotic disorders, enabling early intervention strategies that may prevent or delay onset of full psychosis.
In Context
- "The SIPS interview revealed attenuated positive symptoms requiring specialized adolescent early psychosis intervention." — Psychiatric evaluation
- "SIPS assessment indicated ultra-high risk status warranting close monitoring and family education." — Risk assessment report