"Young People Come to Youth Workers First": A Mixed Methods Evaluation of the Role of Youth Workers in Youth Psychosis Detection.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Reducing the duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) is a cornerstone of effective early intervention for psychosis (EIP) services. Delays in help seeking are a significant component of DUP, particularly among youth. Given their role as trusted adults in young people's lives, youth workers are uniquely positioned to play a role in early detection networks. However, their views regarding this remain largely unexamined.

Aim

This study aimed to explore youth workers' perspectives on identifying and responding to psychosis in youth and the training needed to support them in this role.

Methods

A sequential-independent mixed methods design was employed. A brief questionnaire was given to youth workers (n = 86) who attended a 1-day EIP training session, followed b

SUBMITTER: Gusciute G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11862984 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature