The subjective experience and phenomenology of depression following first episode psychosis: A qualitative study using photo-elicitation

2013 ◽  
Vol 149 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 166-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amrita Sandhu ◽  
Jonathan Ives ◽  
Max Birchwood ◽  
Rachel Upthegrove
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Subjective Experience ◽  
First Episode Psychosis ◽  
Photo Elicitation ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Episode Psychosis

scholarly journals Auditory verbal hallucinations in first-episode psychosis: a phenomenological investigation

BJPsych Open ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Upthegrove ◽  
Jonathan Ives ◽  
Matthew R. Broome ◽  
Kimberly Caldwell ◽  
Stephen J. Wood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Subjective Experience ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
First Episode Psychosis ◽  
Photo Elicitation ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Primary Research ◽  
Auditory Verbal Hallucinations ◽  
Episode Psychosis ◽  
Living Being

BackgroundIn dimensional understanding of psychosis, auditory verbal hallucinations (AVH) are unitary phenomena present on a continuum from non-clinical voice hearing to severe mental illness. There is mixed evidence for this approach and a relative absence of research into subjective experience of AVH in early psychosis.AimsTo conduct primary research into the nature of subjective experience of AVH in first-episode psychosis.MethodA phenomenological study using diary and photo-elicitation qualitative techniques investigating the subjective experience of AVH in 25 young people with first-episode psychosis.ResultsAVH are characterised by: (a) entity, as though from a living being with complex social interchange; and (b) control, exerting authority with ability to influence. AVH are also received with passivity, often accompanied by sensation in other modalities.ConclusionsA modern detailed phenomenological investigation, without presupposition, gives results that echo known descriptive psychopathology. However, novel findings also emerge that may be features of AVH in psychosis not currently captured with standardised measures.

scholarly journals Collaborative, individualised lifestyle interventions are acceptable to people with first episode psychosis; a qualitative study

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Pedley ◽  
Karina Lovell ◽  
Penny Bee ◽  
Tim Bradshaw ◽  
Judith Gellatly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
First Episode Psychosis ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Lifestyle Interventions ◽  
Episode Psychosis

scholarly journals Caregiving and Help Seeking in First Episode Psychosis: A Qualitative Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anvar Sadath ◽  
D. Muralidhar ◽  
Shivarama Varambally ◽  
Justin P. Jose ◽  
B. N. Gangadhar
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
First Episode Psychosis ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Episode Psychosis

scholarly journals Recovery from first-episode psychosis and recovering self: A qualitative study.

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 359-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa Connell ◽  
Robert Schweitzer ◽  
Robert King
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
First Episode Psychosis ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Episode Psychosis

Adherence to Treatment in First Episode Psychosis: Acceptance, Refusal, or Ambivalent Process?

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Laurence Artaud ◽  
Amal Abdel-Baki ◽  
Marie Nolin ◽  
Cécile Rousseau
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
First Episode Psychosis ◽  
Early Psychosis ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Adherence To Treatment ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Sense Of Ownership ◽  
Episode Psychosis

Drawing from the perspectives of 18 youth (characterized as adherent, ambivalent, nonadherent), 13 relatives and 8 clinicians, this qualitative study, using semi-structured individual interviews and a focus group, explores why individuals suffering from early psychosis accept or refuse treatment. Identity and relationships, understanding of the diagnosis and significance given to treatment are key themes. Varying degrees of ambivalence and nonadherence can be seen as normal stages of a process to rebuild their sense of self and construct their identity. A trusting relationship may facilitate gradual resolution of ambivalence, promoting the individuals’ sense of ownership and empowerment in the context of treatment.

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