Support program for family caregivers of young people with first episode psychosis
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a support program for family members caring for a young adult (18-35) who recently had a first episode of psychosis (within the last 6 months). The program is led by a specially trained nurse and aims to help caregivers better understand and support their loved one.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a family member or caregiver of a young adult (18–35) who has been diagnosed with a first episode of psychosis within the last 6 months.
- You have been told about the study and agree to take part.
- You have health insurance.
- You can speak, understand, and read French well.
- You have not taken a similar psychoeducation (training) program about first episode psychosis before.
- The patient you care for does not object to you joining this study.
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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