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Petrakis, M., Bloom, H., & Oxley, J. (2014). Family perceptions of benefits and barriers to first episode psychosis carer group participation. Social Work in Mental Health, 12(2), 99-116.https://doi.org/10.1080/15332985.2013.836587

Theme

Developing skills and knowledge

Subtheme

Group learning

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First-episode psychosis Carer education Social isolation Survey

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Suggested Citation (APA 7th edition)

Theme

Developing skills and knowledge

Subtheme

Group learning

Family perceptions of benefits and barriers to first episode psychosis carer group participation

, Julia Oxley, Hannah Bloom

12.3.2014

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Summary

This study evaluated an open-ended family group intervention within a public adult mental health service. Interviews were conducted with: (1) carers who continually attended; (2) carers who attended once only; (3) carers who never attended; (4) case managers and (5) early psychosis clinicians. Benefits to group participation included: reduced isolation, sense of collective experience, opportunity to feel heard, reduced stigma and shame, increased knowledge about mental illness, and enhanced skills in supporting the care recipient. Barriers included: competing family and work commitments, applicability to own experiences of caring, discomfort with social situations and revealing and hearing emotions, and a belief that experiences are private. While attending the group increased knowledge, the benefits most emphasized were in the social connection with other carers and sharing one's story in a safe and reassuring environment.

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