Family experiences in the identification of the first-episode psychosis in young patients

The study aimed to understand the family experience in the identification of the first-episode psychosis in young family members. Qualitative research using symbolic interactionism and narrative. Data were collected through depth interview with 13 relatives of 11 young patients treated for the first-episode psychosis. The families showed behavior consistent with the meanings they gave to the disease process of the young relatives, represented by categories: “waiting move: trying to justify the behavior of the adolescent”, “not understanding the psychosis”, and “seeking help”.

Source: Archives of Psychiatric Nursing - April 18, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Bianca Cristina Ciccone Giacon, Kelly Graziani Giacchero Vedana, Isabela dos Santos Martin, Ana Carolina G. Zanetti, Lorena Fendrich, Lucilene Cardoso, Sueli Aparecida Frari Galera Source Type: research