August 1, 2025Early Intervention in PsychiatryOpen Access

Communication Targets and Applications for Family Members of People With Early Psychosis and Substance Use

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PKPatrick KellyRutgers, The State University of New Jersey MCMichele CookChristus Health JMJulie M. McCarthyHarvard University

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Study highlights communication challenges and improvements for families of individuals with early psychosis and substance use, indicating areas for development.

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Participants aimed to improve brevity, clarity, and help in communications, particularly with relatives experiencing early psychosis and substance use issues.
Key findings showed that 44% wanted to be brief and 39% wished to improve clarity in their conversations with loved ones.
Role-play sessions focused on enhancing independence, addressing substance use, and discussing mental health treatment, offering valuable practice for families.
Participants reported feeling happier communicating with other people than with their relatives, suggesting a need for focused communication coaching.

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Kelly et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af4546ad7bf08b1ead2f17 https://doi.org/10.1111/eip.70077

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Study highlights communication challenges and improvements for families of individuals with early psychosis and substance use, indicating areas for development.

Communication Targets and Applications for Family Members of People With Early Psychosis and Substance Use

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Communication Targets and Applications for Family Members of People With Early Psychosis and Substance Use

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