Improving Psychosis Crisis Pathways Through Research
Senior Lecturer, Centre of Excellence in Paramedic Practice, Institute of Health, University of Cumbria
Consultant Arts Psychotherapist, CNTW; and Senior Clinical Lecturer in Applied Mental Health Research, Newcastle University
Psychosis can sometimes lead to a mental health crisis requiring emergency hospital care. While many people recover well after leaving hospital, others experience another crisis and need to be readmitted within a short period of time. We still know too little about why this happens or whether some groups of people are more likely to be affected.
This project will investigate whether factors such as ethnicity and socio-economic deprivation influence the likelihood of emergency readmission following an admission for psychosis. By analysing NHS data and working closely with healthcare professionals and people with lived experience, the project will identify where inequalities may exist along psychosis crisis pathways and how services could be improved to provide more equitable care.
The findings will inform a future doctoral research programme and provide evidence to support improvements in NHS mental health services. Ultimately, the project aims to contribute to fairer, more effective care for people experiencing psychosis.