Lifetime Adversity Among Individuals With Early Phase Psychosis and Comorbid Substance Misuse.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adverse events and substance misuse are rarely examined together among people in early phase psychosis, although both are frequently examined in isolation given their high prevalence in this population. As a result, the frequency of the three-way overlap is unclear. Moreover, adverse events are often limited to childhood abuse and rarely include illness-related events (e.g., threatening hallucinations). This study aims to explore the overlap between these variables and provide a more detailed understanding of adversity in this population and their desire to disclose experiences.

Methods

We surveyed 110 individuals aged 16-35 years with early phase psychosis about substance misuse, lifetime adverse events, disclosure of adverse events, and PTSD symptoms.

Results

SUBMITTER: Patterson VC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12811654 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature