Trauma and psychosis: a qualitative study exploring the perspectives of people with psychosis on the influence of traumatic experiences on psychotic symptoms and quality of life.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite experiencing high rates of trauma and trauma-related conditions, people with psychosis are seldomly asked about possible traumatic events. While there are some barriers to discussing trauma in clinical services, research has shown that disclosure is not only possible but also beneficial to both psychotic and traumatic symptoms. The current study is the first to evaluate service users' perception of the influence of trauma on the development and maintenance of their psychotic symptoms, as well as their views on how their life and mental health have been affected by traumatic events and their disclosure (or lack of).

Methods

Eleven participants with experiences of psychosis and trauma took part in semi-structured interviews.

Results

Consistently with

SUBMITTER: Campodonico C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8944047 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature