biostudies-literatureNgamaba KHProgramme Grants for Applied Research8https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10009983biostudies-literatureUnknown22(1)<h4>Background</h4>Leisure activities can improve quality of life in the general population. For people with psychosis, negative symptoms (e.g. being unmotivated, difficulty in sticking with activities) are often a barrier to engaging in social leisure activities. However, we do not know if participation in leisure activities is associated with quality of life in this group and, whether psychosocial interventions should aim to increase leisure activities.<h4>Aim</h4>This study investigates participation in social leisure activities of people with psychosis and whether their participation is associated with better quality of life.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 6 NHS mental health trusts. Adults aged 18-65 (N = 533) with a diagnosis of a psychosis-related conditionAnnals of general psychiatryParticipation in leisure activities and quality of life of people with psychosis in England: a multi-site cross-sectional study.PMC10009983RP-PG-0615-20009Webber MNgamaba KHChevalier AXanthopoulou PGiacco DfalseParticipation in leisure activities and quality of life of people with psychosis in England: a multi-site cross-sectional study.<h4>Background</h4>Leisure activities can improve quality of life in the general population. For people with psychosis, negative symptoms (e.g. being unmotivated, difficulty in sticking with activities) are often a barrier to engaging in social leisure activities. However, we do not know if participation in leisure activities is associated with quality of life in this group and, whether psychosocial interventions should aim to increase leisure activities.<h4>Aim</h4>This study investigates participation in social leisure activities of people with psychosis and whether their participation is associated with better quality of life.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 6 NHS mental health trusts. Adults aged 18-65 (N = 533) with a diagnosis of a psychosis-related condition2023-01-01T00:00:00Z2023 Mar2025-04-05T13:32:44.233Z2024-11-07T08:52:48.146ZS-EPMC100099833691512010.1186/s12991-023-00438-1