Recovery and engagement with services in first episode psychosis (V.1)
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The influence of self compassion and shame on engagement with services and recovery style in first episode psychosis.
IRAS ID
162293
Contact name
Emma-Jane Kirsten Stephens
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Bath
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
n/a, n/a
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
Early intervention (EI) services provide evidence-based support to individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis (FEP). However those experiencing FEP vary in their help-seeking behaviour with a proportion showing a ‘sealing over’ recovery style and low engagement in services, both of which are associated with poorer outcomes. This research aims to identify whether individuals who show most difficulty engaging with psychological services in the context of FEP will also report lower levels of self-compassion, higher levels of shame, and utilise more avoidant coping in the form of ‘sealing over’ recovery style. The relationships between these variables and attachment style will also be explored.
Individuals recently accepted into EI services (upto 12 months in service) will be approached via their Care Coordinators and invited to take part in the study. Those who agree will meet with the researcher to complete questionnaire measures addressing the above variables. Their Care Coordinators will be asked to fill out a brief questionnaire about their engagement in services.
Compassion and shame have not previously been explored as potential moderators of engagement in the early stages of psychosis. It is hoped that this research will increase understanding of engagement in FEP, and therefore contribute to the development of future interventions to best support all people experiencing psychosis and ensure services meet their needs.
REC name
North West - Haydock Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/NW/0311
Date of REC Opinion
24 Apr 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion