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View article: Lived experiences of caregivers with a family member living with a severe mental health condition in South Africa
Lived experiences of caregivers with a family member living with a severe mental health condition in South Africa Open
Background In low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) such as South Africa, people with severe mental health conditions (SMHC) typically reside with family members, who serve as their primary caregivers. This study aimed to explore the liv…
View article: Cultural influences on fidelity components in recovery colleges: a study across 28 countries and territories
Cultural influences on fidelity components in recovery colleges: a study across 28 countries and territories Open
Background Recovery colleges (RCs) support personal recovery through education, skill development and social support for people with mental health problems, carers and staff. Guided by co-production and adult learning principles, RCs repre…
View article: Sexual and reproductive health needs of women with severe mental illness in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review
Sexual and reproductive health needs of women with severe mental illness in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review Open
Background This scoping review aimed to understand the extent and type of evidence in relation to sexual and reproductive health needs of women with severe mental illness (SMI) in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and to summarise th…
View article: Mental health and violence against women in Afghanistan, India and Sri Lanka: a situation analysis
Mental health and violence against women in Afghanistan, India and Sri Lanka: a situation analysis Open
Background Globally, 10–53% of ever-partnered women have experienced physical or sexual intimate partner violence over their lifetime. Women survivors of violence are at high risk of poor mental health. In this study, we investigate women’…
View article: Improving outcomes for people who are homeless and have severe mental illness in Ethiopia, Ghana and Kenya: overview of the HOPE programme
Improving outcomes for people who are homeless and have severe mental illness in Ethiopia, Ghana and Kenya: overview of the HOPE programme Open
Aim HOPE (National Institute for Health and Care Research Global Health Research Group on Homelessness and Mental Health in Africa) aims to develop and evaluate interventions that address the unmet needs of people who are homeless and have…
View article: Improving outcomes for people who are homeless and have severe mental illness in Ethiopia, Ghana and Kenya: overview of the HOPE programme
Improving outcomes for people who are homeless and have severe mental illness in Ethiopia, Ghana and Kenya: overview of the HOPE programme Open
Aim HOPE (National Institute for Health and Care Research Global Health Research Group on Homelessness and Mental Health in Africa) aims to develop and evaluate interventions that address the unmet needs of people who are homeless and have…
View article: Developing peer-led recovery groups (PRIZE) for people with psychosis and their caregivers in a low resource South African setting
Developing peer-led recovery groups (PRIZE) for people with psychosis and their caregivers in a low resource South African setting Open
Aim In South Africa and other low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), personal recovery for people with a severe mental health condition (SMHC) is hampered by lack of community-based support. This paper describes the development of a non-…
View article: Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs of Women with Severe Mental Illness in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review
Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs of Women with Severe Mental Illness in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review Open
Background This scoping review aimed to understand the extent and type of evidence in relation to sexual and reproductive health needs of women with severe mental illness (SMI) in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC) and to summarise tho…
View article: COVID-19 experience of people with severe mental health conditions and families in South Africa
COVID-19 experience of people with severe mental health conditions and families in South Africa Open
These findings indicate that current support for this vulnerable group is inadequate, and resource allocation for implementation of additional community-based, recovery-focused services for families must be prioritised.
View article: Strengthening care in collaboration with people with lived experience of psychosis in Uganda (SCAPE-U): A cluster randomized controlled feasibility trial.
Strengthening care in collaboration with people with lived experience of psychosis in Uganda (SCAPE-U): A cluster randomized controlled feasibility trial. Open
Background Mental health services are most effective and equitable when designed, delivered, and evaluated in collaboration with people with lived experience of mental health conditions (PWLE). However, PWLE are rarely involved in health s…
View article: Peer-led recovery groups for people with psychosis in South Africa (PRIZE): results of a randomized controlled feasibility trial
Peer-led recovery groups for people with psychosis in South Africa (PRIZE): results of a randomized controlled feasibility trial Open
Aims The aims of this feasibility trial were to assess the acceptability and feasibility of peer-led recovery groups for people with psychosis in a low-resource South African setting, to assess the feasibility of trial methods, and to dete…
View article: Peer-led recovery groups for people with psychosis in South Africa (PRIZE): Results of a randomized controlled feasibility trial
Peer-led recovery groups for people with psychosis in South Africa (PRIZE): Results of a randomized controlled feasibility trial Open
Aims The aims of this feasibility trial were to assess the acceptability and feasibility of peer-led recovery groups for people with psychosis in a low-resource South African setting, to assess the feasibility of trial methods, and to dete…
View article: Effects of community-based rehabilitation on caregivers of people with schizophrenia in Ethiopia in the RISE trial
Effects of community-based rehabilitation on caregivers of people with schizophrenia in Ethiopia in the RISE trial Open
Background Schizophrenia is a severe mental health condition that is burdensome for those affected and their families. Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) is a recommended treatment component for schizophrenia in low- and middle-income co…
View article: Decision: Community-based rehabilitation intervention for people with schizophrenia in Ethiopia (RISE) cluster-randomised controlled trial: An exploratory analysis of impact on food insecurity, underweight, alcohol use disorder and depressive symptoms — R1/PR12
Decision: Community-based rehabilitation intervention for people with schizophrenia in Ethiopia (RISE) cluster-randomised controlled trial: An exploratory analysis of impact on food insecurity, underweight, alcohol use disorder and depressive symptoms — R1/PR12 Open
We evaluated the effectiveness of community-based rehabilitation (CBR) in reducing depressive symptoms, alcohol use disorder, food insecurity and underweight in people with schizophrenia. This cluster-randomised controlled trial was conduc…
View article: Recommendation: Community-based rehabilitation intervention for people with schizophrenia in Ethiopia (RISE) cluster-randomised controlled trial: An exploratory analysis of impact on food insecurity, underweight, alcohol use disorder and depressive symptoms — R1/PR11
Recommendation: Community-based rehabilitation intervention for people with schizophrenia in Ethiopia (RISE) cluster-randomised controlled trial: An exploratory analysis of impact on food insecurity, underweight, alcohol use disorder and depressive symptoms — R1/PR11 Open
We evaluated the effectiveness of community-based rehabilitation (CBR) in reducing depressive symptoms, alcohol use disorder, food insecurity and underweight in people with schizophrenia. This cluster-randomised controlled trial was conduc…
View article: Experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic amongst individuals with severe mental health conditions and caregivers in South Africa: a qualitative study
Experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic amongst individuals with severe mental health conditions and caregivers in South Africa: a qualitative study Open
Background People with severe mental health conditions such as schizophrenia are an underserved and under-researched group in low and middle income countries, requiring evidence to promote development of services for their needs. This stud…
View article: Peer-led recovery groups for people with psychosis in South Africa (PRIZE): protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial
Peer-led recovery groups for people with psychosis in South Africa (PRIZE): protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial Open
Background The available care for people with psychosis in South Africa is inadequate to support personal recovery. Group peer support interventions are a promising approach to foster recovery, but little is known about the preferences of …
View article: Community-based rehabilitation intervention for people with schizophrenia in Ethiopia (RISE) cluster-randomised controlled trial: An exploratory analysis of impact on food insecurity, underweight, alcohol use disorder and depressive symptoms
Community-based rehabilitation intervention for people with schizophrenia in Ethiopia (RISE) cluster-randomised controlled trial: An exploratory analysis of impact on food insecurity, underweight, alcohol use disorder and depressive symptoms Open
We evaluated the effectiveness of community-based rehabilitation (CBR) in reducing depressive symptoms, alcohol use disorder, food insecurity and underweight in people with schizophrenia. This cluster-randomised controlled trial was conduc…