A new study will be open to people in England in the North-West, Midlands, South-West and London to understand if a new talking therapy can improve outcomes for African and Caribbean people with schizophrenia or psychosis. If you want to take part, read on. People of African and Caribbean origin (including people who identify as Black British, Black African, Black Caribbean or Mixed heritage) are more likely to have schizophrenia or psychosis than other ethnic groups in the UK. But they often get poor treatment in mental health services. This new study follows a smaller study in Manchester, where they tested a new talking therapy called Culturally-adapted Family Intervention (CaFI), with Caribbean families. People diagnosed with schizophrenia, and their family members, liked CaFI. Now people of Sub-Saharan African and Caribbean heritage can take part. This includes people who identify as Black British or Mixed heritage. If you would like to get involved, please contact the research team: |
