How clinicians can support posttraumatic growth following psychosis: a perspective piece

Gerald Jordan*, Fiona Ng, Robyn Thomas

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Abstract

Psychosis is often a traumatic experience that can lead to significant suffering. However, people may also experience posttraumatic growth following psychosis. Posttraumatic growth refers to the positive changes that people experience following a struggle with an adversarial event and has been shown to occur in at least five domains, including a greater appreciation for life; improved relationships with others; greater personal strengths; new life possibilities and spiritual/existential growth. Studies have shown that mental health services can play a key role in facilitating posttraumatic growth. However, there are no recommendations that clinicians can follow to best support posttraumatic growth following psychosis specifically. Without guidance, clinicians risk invalidating people’s experiences of, or providing improper support for, posttraumatic growth. To address this knowledge gap, we reflect on current research and clinical guidelines to recommend ways that clinicians can support posttraumatic growth following psychosis.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-6
Number of pages6
JournalThe Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Feb 2023

Keywords

  • Posttraumatic growth
  • recovery
  • psychosis
  • trauma
  • clinical guidelines
  • hope
  • mad pride

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