“They may be confronting but they are good questions to be asking” young people's experiences of completing a trauma and PTSD screening tool in an early psychosis program

ConclusionsYoung people in this study accepted the need for screening for traumatic histories, and expected to be asked about their traumatic experiences, despite the possibility of a short-term increase in distress. The support offered by a trusted clinician, whom the young person had built a relationship with, appeared to be an important component to the willingness and the ability of the young person to complete the questionnaires. This reinforces the fact that screening for trauma in an early psychosis service can be conducted in a way that is safe and acceptable to young people.

Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - November 5, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tracey Dryden ‐Mead, Barnaby Nelson, Sarah Bendall Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research