"Why shouldn't I expect a lot from life?" - a qualitative study of what facilitates long-term recovery in first-episode psychosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Qualitative research frequently characterises recovery, but more knowledge on subjective experiences of facilitators of long-term recovery in psychosis is needed. This interview study aimed to explore what people with first-episode psychosis (FEP) highlight as important for their long-term recovery.

Methods

Interviews with 20 individuals in recovery (personal and/or clinical) participating in two follow-up studies, 10 and 20-years after treatment start for a first episode schizophrenia or bipolar spectrum disorder. Interviews were thematically analysed by a research team that included a peer researcher.

Results

The analysis generated that personal resources and agency were experienced as the overarching facilitators of recovery, with five themes: (1) Doing

SUBMITTER: Asbo G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12036267 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature