Honest Open Proud for psychosis and bipolar disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a program called Honest, Open, Proud to help people with psychosis or bipolar disorder deal with stigma and decide whether to share their diagnosis. It aims to reduce shame and improve confidence.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have a current diagnosis of a psychotic disorder (like schizophrenia) or bipolar disorder.
- You are fluent in Norwegian (able to read and answer questions in Norwegian).
- You have experienced difficulties with stigma or deciding whether to tell others about your mental illness.
- You do not have an intellectual disability or organic brain disorder (like dementia).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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