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  It is nearly ten years since the International Early Psychosis Association (IEPA) was formed. Our field has grown and strengthened exponentially over this time. Break-through work has appeared in all areas of early psychosis, in the early detection of psychosis, the identification of social risk factors, understanding of neuro-development and gene-environment interactions, to name but a few. We have also seen greater clarity in the nature of phase-specific interventions and in specialised services. 'Early intervention' is now a new paradigm of care!  
     
  We know so much more than we did ten years ago, bringing great benefit to young people with psychosis. So, where do we go from here?  
     
  This is the theme of our Conference this year: