Growth in the Aftermath of Psychosis

Characterizing Post-traumatic Growth in Persons With First Episode Psychosis in Singapore

Datos Bibliográficos

ID15519300
AutoresYing Ying Lee (0000-0002-7272-9509, Institute of Mental Health, autor de correspondencia), Vanessa Seet (0000-0002-6956-9938, Institute of Mental Health), Yi Chian Chua (0000-0002-3906-4736, Institute of Mental Health), Swapna Verma (0000-0003-1098-0842, Institute of Mental Health), Mythily Subramaniam (0000-0003-4530-1096, National University of Singapore)
Año2022
Volumen12
Páginas784569-784569
Fecha de publicación2022-01-26
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaFrontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640
EditorialFrontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpsyt.2021.784569
PMID35153855
OpenAlexW4210260634
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas4
Referencias citadas17

Experiencing first episode psychosis (FEP) is a highly traumatic life event. However, there is evidence to show that the outcome of psychosis is more nuanced than was conventionally thought. Young persons with FEP can grow from the experience of psychosis. In this study, we aim to characterize post-traumatic growth (PTG) in persons with FEP over 1 year. A total of 99 FEP clients receiving services from an early psychosis intervention team in Singapore were recruited. The PTG Inventory, among other scales, like Questionnaire on the Process of Recovery and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, were administered in this population. A total of 52 participants completed the questionnaire at two timepoints (one year apart). The Reliable Change Index was calculated for participants who completed both timepoints. Repeated measures of correlation were performed, which identified personal recovery and resilience to be associated with PTG in this sample. This clinical population exhibited PTG in the aftermath of psychosis. PTG was associated with personal recovery and resilience, but not clinical indicators, like symptoms and functioning. Data from this study suggests that recovery and growth from first episode psychosis is a possibility. Clinical implications, strengths and limitations of this study are discussed

Intervention (counseling · Population · Posttraumatic growth · Psychiatry · Psychological resilience · Psychosis · Psychotherapist · Clinical Psychology · Medicine · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research · Psychiatric care and mental health services · Psychology · Schizophrenia research and treatment