Psychoeducation for family members of individuals experiencing psychosis

The project aims to analyze the existing psychoeducational materials that exist for individuals who have experienced psychosis and their families. A focus group will be developed to explore what skills or knowledge might support family members of individuals who are experiencing or have experienced psychosis. Using this focus group, we will develop educational materials with information that is identified as necessary for family members to know to support individuals with psychosis. These materials will serve the dual purpose of educating family members about the condition and, in so doing, reduce stigma. Stigma reduction and increased social support are expected to improve experiences and outcomes of individuals with psychosis. These materials could be further used to develop materials for other conditions, such as personality disorders, or to educate other groups, such as employers.

Faculty Supervisor:

Christopher Bowie

Student:

Partner:

Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other; Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Queen's University

Program: