Qualitative exploration indicates barriers to intimacy affect recovery in early psychosis, suggesting needed support.
Many people experiencing early psychosis see romance, intimacy, and sexuality as facilitators and indicators of recovery, which is discrepant with the lack of attention these topics receive in healthcare settings. Addressing illness-related barriers to intimacy, romance, and sexuality in clinical settings is necessary to support the diverse recovery goals of people accessing these services.
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