The lives of young people in the South with psychosis are being transformed due to a new study focusing on early intervention.
The lives of young people in the South with psychosis are being transformed due to a new study focusing on early intervention.
The study is led by researchers at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
Research looking at the first episodes of psychosis has previously discovered that the earlier an intervention is carried out, the better the outcome for patients.
Early Youth Engagement work involved a comprehensive look into issues that can put young people off addressing their mental health issues, such as lack of inclusion of family and friends in discussions about treatments, how staff interact with young people and how staff can support young people with their goals and treatment choices.
Service users and carers said that the EYE approach helped with isolation, trust, personal goals, better communication with the service, shared decision making with staff, and family involvement.
Kathryn Greenwood, Professor of Clinical Psychology at SPFT and University of Sussex, said: "This was the largest ever real-world whole population study of outcomes for young people in UK EIP (Early Intervention in Psychosis) services – no-one was excluded from the study.”
"This is important because this means that our findings are highly representative of what happens day-to-day in EIP services across the UK."
What is psychoses?
Psychosis is a mental health condition characterized by a disconnection from reality. It often involves hallucinations, where individuals see, hear, or feel things that aren't present, and delusions, which are strong beliefs that contradict evidence or logic. Other symptoms can include disorganized thinking, difficulty concentrating, and changes in behavior or emotions.
Psychosis can result from various factors, including mental illnesses like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, severe stress, substance use, or medical conditions. It typically emerges in late adolescence or early adulthood. Treatment often involves a combination of antipsychotic medications, therapy, and support to help individuals manage symptoms and improve well-being.
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