"There are too many steps before you get to where you need to be": help-seeking by patients with first-episode psychosis.

摘要: Background: There has been substantial research on pathways to care in first-episode psychosis (FEP); however, few studies have used a qualitative paradigm or done from the perspective of person experiencing psychotic episode.Objective: We sought describe experiences patients with FEP their pathway and identify factors that help hinder help-seeking efforts.Methods: Using descriptive approach, we conducted semi-structured interviews 16 recruited an early intervention program. Data were analyzed using content analysis organize findings into themes.Findings; Self-stigma pervasive lack knowledge regarding symptoms availability services barriers help-seeking. Participants highlighted crucial role significant others initiating process. typically described complex series contacts along which resulted feelings ...