Preeminent Australian psychiatrist Professor Patrick McGorry is joined by international guests Professor Stephan Heres and Professor Stefan Leucht to share their expertise on treating schizophrenia in the early stages in young people. The podcast blends evidence-based insights and practical advice on a range of topics including empowering and engaging patients when initiating therapy, optimising the treatment dose, the value of multidisciplinary team management and when and how to discontinue treatment.