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Health of carers of young people with early psychosis

A Biopsychosocial Approach

Published Date: 8.3.2019

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Theme: Carer health and wellbeing

Sub-theme: Physical health

Health Mental health carers Mental health services Children and young people Peer-reviewed journal article

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Theme: Carer health and wellbeing

Sub-theme: Physical health

View Publication Health Mental health carers Mental health services Children and young people Peer-reviewed journal article

Verification Statement

This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
, along with publicly available information about the publication / resource added by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team.

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Health of carers of young people with early psychosis

A Biopsychosocial Approach

Published Date: 8.3.2019

  • Author/ Authors

    Abner Weng Cheong Poon, Jackie Curtis, Ann Howard, Philip Ward, Julia Lappin

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Poon, A. W. C., Curtis, J., Howard, A., Ward, P. B., & Lappin, J. M. (2019). Health of Carers of Young People with Early Psychosis: A Biopsychosocial Approach. Australian Social Work, 72(3), 260–273. https://doi.org/10.1080/0312407X.2018.1530269

Long Summary

This research explores how the application of the biopsychosocial model by social workers with carers of young people with early psychosis can improve carer outcomes. The findings concluded that social connectedness, quality of life and physical health were lower for carers than the general population, and that providing holistic support for carers in mental health services will improve outcomes for mental health clients and their carers.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Demonstrates the importance of carers receiving services that support their own psychological, social and physical health
  • Highlights how carer focused research can inform professional practice and service access
  • Offers insights into health implications for carers who do not receive adequate support

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Reflects the importance of carers receiving systemic biopsychosocial assessments and support in services supporting the person receiving care
  • Clarifies the necessity of workplaces enabling social workers and allied health to provide holistic care for carers
  • Reflects the benefits for both carers and those they care for when including carer health and wellbeing in family psychoeducation programs

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