Support program for mental illness recovery in South Africa
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new support program for people with serious mental illness (like schizophrenia or bipolar with psychosis) after a hospital stay. It includes their caregiver and focuses on helping them adjust to life back in the community.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have a recent hospital stay for a psychotic or mood disorder with psychosis (like schizophrenia, bipolar, or severe depression with psychosis).
- You must be getting ready to be discharged home or into the community.
- You must live with a caregiver (a family member or someone in your household).
- You must live in the uMgungundlovu region.
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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