About this trial
The goal of this qualitative study is to explore and describe the lived experiences of individuals at ultra-high risk (UHR) or first episode of psychosis (FEP) who have participated in a group-based mindfulness-based intervention. Secondary objectives include identifying potential adverse effects of a group-based mindfulness-based intervention among UHR or FEP.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
People aged between 15 and 30 years who meet the criteria for UHR or PEP status on the CAARMS scale and have a social functional impact (SOFAS score less than 50 or a decrease of more than 30% in the score)
Disqualifiers
- Previous episode of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder
Previous antipsychotic treatment for more than 12 months
Organic mental disorder or intellectual disability
Serious suicide/homicidal risk (but admissible if this risk has been resolved)
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Qualitative interview