4th May 2024

A 26-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department by her family.

A 26-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department by her family. She has been increasingly withdrawn and suspicious over the past few months. Recently, she began expressing beliefs that her family members are plotting against her and she hears voices commenting on her actions. She has no known medical history and is not on any medication.

Which is the most appropriate initial management for this patient?